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Chapter 412: The Grass Saint Zhang Zhi (Happy Dragon Boat Festival)!!!

The spring rain is continuous and the drizzle is as fine as silk.

The spring rain was drizzling.

The work of laying cement roads could not be carried out.

Zhuang Zhou didn't go to see Mount Li either.

I plan to go back to modern times to see what's going on.

But before I leave, I have to do one thing.

The goal is to get all the calligraphy works in Cheng Yaojin's hands.

Zhuang Zhou already had a plan in mind for this.

Although Cheng Yaojin was a military general, he had a generous personality.

But he also likes to drink and have fun in private.

He also has a unique appreciation for calligraphy and painting.

Zhuang Zhou planned to use calligraphy and painting as a medium to build a closer relationship with Cheng Yaojin and obtain his calligraphy.

Go out.

Instead of riding a motorcycle, he let Niu Dali drive the car.

First we went to Zhuangji Grocery Store.

After asking about the situation, I learned that the shop now needs to restock its supplies.

Finally, he asked Ma San to draw up a list and picked out a few bottles of good wine.

Before leaving, I glanced at the instant noodles and spicy strips on the shelves.

I picked up some more.

Go to Cheng Yaojin's mansion.

When they arrived at the gate of Cheng's house, Niu Dali stepped forward to report.

After a while, Cheng Chumo came out to greet us:

"Brother Zhuang, why did you come here in person?!"

Zhuang Zhou was stunned for a moment, then suddenly realized:

"I'm here to visit your father, how can I not come in person?!"

Well, it seems to be true.

"Brother Zhuang, please come into the mansion!"

"it is good!"

Zhuang Zhou got off the carriage and straightened his clothes.

Ask again:

"Where's your dad? What's he doing?"

"A group of singing girls just arrived at the mansion, and my father is watching their dance and listening to their music!"

"..."

What the hell!

What a carefree life these days are!

But that’s it!

After fighting all my life, I really should enjoy myself!

……

Zhuang Zhou followed Cheng Chumo into the mansion.

Then he went straight to the hall in the back garden.

At this time, laughter and joy could be heard in the hall.

Cheng Yaojin was already drunk, and he was singing and dancing, showing his lofty ambitions.

"Dad, Master Zhuang is here!"

Upon hearing this, Cheng Yaojin stopped dancing and laughed:

"It's Brother Zhuang! Come and take your seat!"

Cheng Yaojin stood up to greet him and enthusiastically pulled Zhuang Zhou to sit down.

Zhuang Zhou was not polite and presented the wine he brought one by one and tasted it with Cheng Yaojin.

Zhuang Zhou doesn’t know how to dance, but you can still appreciate him.

The two of them got along very well, and their conversation ranged from calligraphy and painting to poetry and songs, and then to the affairs of the court.

Cheng Yaojin was greatly impressed by Zhuang Zhou's talent and insight, and could not help but exclaim in amazement.

Zhuang Zhou also took the opportunity to ask Cheng Yaojin for advice on military strategies and tactics, just to make conversation.

The two of them got along better and better as they talked, as if they were old friends who hadn't seen each other for many years.

After three rounds of drinking.

Seeing that the time was ripe, Zhuang Zhou tactfully mentioned his love for calligraphy.

Cheng Yaojin is wise but appears foolish, and as clever as a monkey.

Hearing this, he laughed and said:

"Brother Zhuang, since you and I are close friends, there is no need to beat around the bush.

To be honest, I have collected quite a few calligraphy works.

If you really like them, I'll give you a few.

But, you can’t give it away for free…”

Having said that, Cheng Yaojin stopped talking.

He looked at Zhuang Zhou meaningfully and then laughed.

Zhuang Zhou understood what he meant and said quickly:

"Brother Cheng, what are you talking about?

Of course such a good thing can’t be given away for free!

Well, I brought some good stuff in exchange.

I hope Brother Cheng will like it."

As he spoke, Zhuang Zhou presented the gifts he had brought.

When Cheng Yaojin saw the fine wine and strange little objects, his eyes suddenly lit up and he laughed:

"Brother Zhuang, you are so polite!

I love these gifts so much!"

The two smiled at each other, and the atmosphere became more harmonious.

Cheng Yaojin ordered his servants to accept the gift and invited Zhuang Zhou to his study to appreciate calligraphy and paintings.

This is all about showing off!

After entering the study, Cheng Yaojin took out several treasured calligraphy works.

It’s no wonder that this guy has collected quite a few fine calligraphy and paintings.

After looking at several paintings in a row, Zhuang Zhou liked them all very much.

"Brother Cheng, these are all great treasures!"

"That's right. I spent a lot of money to get these."

As he spoke, he opened another painting and said with a proud smile:

"Come, come, Brother Zhuang, take a look at this calligraphy masterpiece!"

Zhuang Zhou looked over and saw something!

At the first glance, I felt that this word was so beautiful!

Although I didn't understand a single word.

"Brother Zhuang, how is it?"

Zhuang Zhou actually didn’t understand it at all and gave a thumbs up:

"This word... is absolutely amazing!"

"Of course!"

Cheng Yaojin smiled and said:

"This is Zhang Zhi's calligraphy."

The Master of Cursive Script Zhang Zhi?

He is known as one of the "Four Sages of Calligraphy" along with Zhong Yao, Wang Xizhi and Wang Xianzhi.

No wonder this word looks so extraordinary.

Mudd!

You have to find a way to get it.

Then, Cheng Yaojin pulled Zhuang Zhou closer:

"How about taking another look at this one?"

Zhuang Zhou took a closer look and saw a painting of a woman sitting in front of the window, embroidering with her head down.

The woman had a beautiful face and a gentle temperament, as if she had walked out of a painting.

Her embroidery skills are even more exquisite, with fine stitches and smooth lines, which are breathtaking.

Zhuang Zhou couldn't help but admired:

"Brother Cheng, this painting is truly the most amazing in the world!

I wonder which master created this?"

Cheng Yaojin smiled proudly and said:

"This is an authentic work by the great Eastern Jin Dynasty painter Gu Kaizhi!"

Zhuang Zhou became even more excited when he heard this.

Gu Kaizhi's paintings have always been famous for their vivid and lively style and perfect combination of form and spirit.

That is a priceless treasure!

"Brother Cheng, your painting is so precious!"

Zhuang Zhou said quickly:

"Can I have a closer look?"

Cheng Yaojin waved his hand generously and said:

"What's this? Just look at it."

Zhuang Zhou was delighted, but he remained calm as he approached the painting and examined it carefully.

As he looked at it, he was thinking about how to ask Cheng Yaojin for the painting.

After all, not just anyone can own such a treasure.

Just as Zhuang Zhou was deep in thought, Cheng Yaojin suddenly asked:

"Brother Zhuang, what do you think of my painting?

Can you see the beauty in that?”

Zhuang Zhou came back to his senses and nodded quickly:

“Brother Cheng’s paintings are indeed worthy of their reputation!

The woman in this painting seems alive, and her embroidery skills are lifelike.

It’s really amazing!”

Cheng Yaojin was delighted and laughed loudly:

"Brother Zhuang has a really good eye!

I went to great lengths to get this painting.

Since you like it so much, I’ll give it to you!”

"???"

Give it to me?

Zhuang Zhou thought he had heard it wrong.

"Brother Cheng, are you really giving it to me?"

Cheng Yaojin waved his hand and said:

"Why? You don't like it?"

Zhuang Zhou said quickly:

"Of course not! I like it very much!

But Brother Cheng is really willing to give up such a precious treasure? ! "

"What's precious or not? In my eyes, these calligraphy and paintings are not as important as your friendship, Brother Zhuang.

If you like it, take it!"

As he spoke, he led Zhuang Zhou to look at another calligraphy piece:

"Brother Zhuang, can you take another look at this calligraphy?"

First I took a glance.

This word is very familiar.

Like I've seen it somewhere.

While appreciating it, Zhuang Zhou couldn't help but comment:

"The strokes of this character are ups and downs, with a distinct sense of rhythm.

At first glance, it actually feels a bit like Wang Xizhi.

Although this calligraphy is not as good as the "Lanting Preface", in my opinion it is not far behind."

"Hahaha~~~"

Cheng Yaojin laughed out loud:

"Good job, Brother Zhuang, you really know what's good!

This is the masterpiece of my house, the calligraphy masterpiece "Seventeen Posts" by the calligrapher Wang Yizhi.

"What? Is this really Wang Xizhi's calligraphy?"

Zhuang Zhou took a breath of cold air when he heard this.

Wang Yizhi's calligraphy is priceless.

Even if it is a copy, it is priceless.

"Why? You like it?"

"Of course! Brother Cheng, you don't know that my friends in the fairy world love these calligraphy and paintings in the human world."

Zhuang Zhou was just joking.

But who knows.

Then Cheng Yaojin said:

"That's fine! I'll give it all to you!"

This?

Zhuang Zhou was a little confused!

I originally thought that this was some kind of scam!

Who knew that Cheng Yaojin would give it to him so generously.

This friendship is really too heavy.

"Brother Zhuang, you're welcome!"

Then Cheng Yaojin laughed and said:

"These are just copies. The originals are still with your Majesty!"

Zhuang Zhou: "???"