"The wonderfulness of calligraphy and painting depends on the unity of the mind and hands. If the mind can understand it, the hand can reach it, it will naturally be exquisite. If the mind cannot understand it, it only has brushwork skills, so it will naturally be like showing off skills, and it will be full of smoke and clouds, but in fact it will be completely out of order..."
Zhong Yao sat in front of Liu Xie, talking freely, discussing calligraphers and painters of the generation.
Many of the people he criticized were from Hongdu Gate. He also spoke out bluntly, criticizing those who only knew how to show off their skills, but actually did not appreciate the true beauty of calligraphy and painting.
Hongdumen Academy was founded by Emperor Xiaoling. It was later called the first royal art academy in Chinese history, comparable to the Xuanhe Painting Academy of Later Song Huizong. They are both artists and emperors, and they are both kings of the country that destroyed, and they are also flourishing.
Art has also become the voice of the destruction of the country.
It is difficult to explain the right and wrong in this in one word, but Zhong Yao's views have their own common sense.
Since it is a royal institution, it is inevitable that it will be utilitarian and it will be difficult to devote yourself wholeheartedly.
Most of the people who can truly achieve artistic achievements are utilitarians. They are either rich and idle people, and they don’t have to worry about trivial matters in life. They are hermits who farm and eat by themselves, and they don’t have to bow their backs for five dou of rice.
But Zhong Yao's views also have biased elements.
After all, art must be based on technology, otherwise it will only become an abstract school that deceives others. Most of the so-called literati paintings in later generations took such an evil path, and could only make some sketches of flowers and plants, without real masterpieces.
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Fortunately, Liu Xie was not interested in arguing with Zhong Yao about these things. Meng the bloodline of the late emperor, and his calligraphy and paintings were not bad, but he was still one position behind Zhong Yao.
His mind was not on this aspect, and he had no idea of comparing with Zhong Yao.
What he valued was the governance philosophy that Zhong Yao learned from calligraphy.
Most scholars in the Han Dynasty also had the belief of governing the world and helping the people, and Zhong Yao was no exception. When he was young, he was a county official, and when he was middle-aged, he was appointed as the filial and honest man. Later, he was appointed as the prefect of Shangdang.
But to be honest, Zhong Yao's limited governance experience is not enough to be the important task of Shangdang Prefect.
He did not realize this at that time, nor did Zhong Yao himself realize it. He still followed his previous habits and handed over most of the specific affairs to the officials.
At the beginning, there was no problem. When the counties began to promote the land management, Zhong Yao could not keep up with his ideas and finally moved to the opposite side. For this reason, he did not hesitate to give up the high position of Shangdang Prefect and was willing to take office as Yangxinling, Bohai County.
It should be said that Zhong Yao did this not for self-interest, but for insisting on his beliefs.
Then, he was educated by reality.
No matter how great the faith is, it still cannot resist the cruel reality in the end. Even the literati and officials who advocate morality have to dress and eat. What’s more serious is that they are not diligent in their four bodies and do not divide grains. Very few people can support themselves.
The leisure is based on the hard work of the tenants.
When the tenants were about to settle down in Linjun, where Dutian, and were unwilling to serve them anymore, their morals were shattered and they were in a mess.
After experiencing this crushing defeat, Zhong Yao was truly awake, aware of the harm of empty talk about morality, and was willing to do things steadily.
He was willing to correct it, but Liu Xie failed to ask for it and was willing to give him a chance.
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"Where are the others?" Liu Xie did not hide it and went straight to the point. "Are they willing to face the reality?"
Zhong Yao was a little embarrassed, but he still chose to admit it. This was a rare opportunity. If you missed it, it might take several years to delay it. Fortunately, others said that he was in his early fifties and could not afford to delay it.
"certainly."
"I have no objection." Liu Xie first gave Zhong Yao a reassurance. "But the adjustment of county officials was chaired by the Situ Mansion, and I will not intervene directly. Judging from the current situation, Zhongyuan counties have just made an adjustment.
, Most people’s term of office is not over, so there is little possibility of adjustment. Are you willing to go to the border county?"
Without waiting for Zhong Yao's answer, Liu Xie said again: "There are more opportunities in the border counties. If Jiaozhou has just been pacified and the prefect is in power, the county magistrate will almost change it."
Although Zhong Yao felt a little regretful, he did not refuse. "I am grateful to you for your forgiveness."
"In fact, it is not impossible to stay in the Bohai Sea. As long as you implement Dutian, the Bohai Sea will soon be the same as other counties. Moreover, the Bohai Sea will be close to the sea, and maritime trade will become an important source of wealth in the future and the economy will not be too bad."
"Your Majesty said very much, but there are too many scholars in Bohai, and people cannot fully possess their talents. Moreover, not everyone is suitable for governing the people."
Liu Xie smiled. "It's not that there are too many talents in Bohai, but that there are too many talents in Ruying."
Zhong Yao smiled and did not refute.
Currently, among the scholars in the Bohai Sea, a large part of them are Ruying, and they are also those who are eager to find a way out.
To be precise, they are not without a way out. There are many Ruying people in the court, so it is not difficult to arrange for them to become officials. The only obstacle is the emperor. Xun Yu and Xun You do not want to arouse the emperor's disgust, so they dare not accept them easily.
"But I think that talents are never afraid of too many. As long as they are used properly, talents are the greatest wealth. Nearby are Meng Jian from the Agricultural School and Shi Tao from Shi Tao, and far away are Xun Yun from the Western Regions Protectorate..."
Liu Xie was not too slow and talked about Ruying's talents as he knew them.
Regardless of whether he accepts it or not, the Ruying people are a talent group that cannot be ignored in this era. He cannot ignore them, nor can he truly suppress them, and can only try his best to guide them.
In fact, this guidance is not as difficult as he thought.
Ruying area - especially Yingchuan - is naturally the gene of actively seeking change because of its narrow land.
In later terms, Yingchuan is the cradle of natural rolls.
During the Warring States Period, Legalists first emerged from South Korea, which is a manifestation of this trend.
So as soon as Liu Xie guided him, the people of Ruying adjusted their direction, and blossomed in all walks of life such as military, diplomacy, agriculture, engineering, etc., and produced fruitful results.
Now, Liu Xie wants to lead Zhong Yao and others to Jiaozhou and overseas.
Sun Cezhi has revealed relevant intentions, hoping that when he goes overseas in the future, Zhang Zhao will be the prime minister. Without a political and civilian prime minister, he will not be able to go smoothly on the front line.
After the hammering of Bohai's moral political experiment, Zhang Zhao became more mature and should be more successful than when he was governing Wujun.
Liu Xie agreed to Sun Ce's request and went further, hoping to push those who tried moral governance with Zhang Zhao overseas.
Zhong Yao was a smart man. He quickly understood what Liu Xie meant and understood that this was the general trend, and that Liu Xie was not deliberately targeting the people of Ruying.
"I wish you as your Majesty wishes."
"I have an idea for you in detail."
"Please make it clear to you."
"Sikong Zhou Gong appreciates you very much and hopes that you can be transferred to the supervisory position and serve as the governor of Jiaozhou. The Rushu School was newly built, Gao Rou was very busy, and his governance experience was not as rich as you. If you are willing to join Rushu School, it would be a good idea.
The choice. It is up to you to decide on the specific choice."
Zhong Yao thought briefly. "My ministers choose law school."
"Don't want to be an official?" Liu Xie smiled and said, "Mr. Zhou still hopes that you can take over Sikong."
Zhong Yao smiled. "I am over fifty years old, so I am afraid I don't have time to be Sikong. It's better to spend some time to cultivate a few young talents for the court who can be Sikong in the future. Furthermore, I have been wandering for half my life and have a son in my old age. I also hope to be able to
Spend more time with your family and educate your children.”