The imperial examination is an important system for selecting talents in ancient China, and this system gives many cold disciples who look forward to their expectations the opportunity to achieve their life goals across classes, and those who pass the examination can be called outstanding talents.
In the 30th year of the Guangxu Dynasty of the Qing Dynasty (1904), 273 tributes selected through the examination of the Ministry of Rites came to the Bohol Hall in the Forbidden City to participate in the temple examination. After a competition, Liu Chunlin finally won the top spot in this exam and became the dream champion Lang. However, to everyone's surprise, just two years after the examination, the imperial examination system, which has lasted for more than 1,300 years in Chinese history, was abolished. As a result, Liu Chunlin became the last figure in Chinese history.
The last figure in Chinese history, modern calligrapher and painter
Liu Chunlin
Liu Chunlin (1872-1944), zirunqin, number Shi Yun. In the late Qing Dynasty, Emperor Dezong Guangxu was also the last emperor in Chinese history, the so-called "last of the first". He has published many small character posters such as the "Order of the Three Sacred Teachings of the Three Tibetans of the Tang Dynasty" and the "Preface to the Orchid Pavilion"; Liu Chunlin's name has been included in the large dictionary "Dictionary of Chinese Calligraphy" published by the Hong Kong Book Publishing House and the Guangdong People's Publishing House.
Liu Chunlin has a very high attainment in poetry and painting, especially Xiao Kai, whose pen power is beautiful and strong, and is deeply respected by the world.
Taking the Fa Jin Tang Dynasty to write the scriptures, wide and thick, bone strength, at that time enjoyed the reputation of "Kai Fa Crown in the world, later xue zongzhi", to this day in the calligraphy circle still has "Da Kai Xue Yan (Zhen Qing), Xiao Kai Xue Liu (Chun Lin)" said. Calligraphy in large characters, strong and fresh wind, famous for a while. In addition, he also has the name of the last emperor, so many people have come up with a lot of money to ask for his calligraphy works.
What we appreciate today is Liu Chunlin's most famous xiaokai work of the time, "Linling Fei Jing Book".
The whole chapter is vertical and linear, horizontal and column, the size and length of the words are dense and dense, the changes are natural, and the whole text is between words and words, between lines and lines, and it is integrated, smooth and flowing, and full of rhyme.
The pen is neat and dignified, natural and appropriate, stroke by stroke, there is no special tilt and steepness, and the technique is to the extreme. Its layout is planned, divided into white, symmetrical and harmonious, the appearance is beautiful and graceful, and the overall layout is smooth and dignified, generous and decent, and it deals well with Su Shi's problem of "large characters are difficult to decipher and seamless, and small characters are difficult to be wide and more than enough". In terms of knot style, it belongs to Yanmei and is beautiful and colorful.
Liu Chunlin is not only highly accomplished in calligraphy, but also a famous patriotic warrior. After the outbreak of the "July 7" Incident, the Japanese army occupied Peiping. The puppet Manchu government tried to co-opt Liu Chunlin to the post of "Minister of Education" of the puppet Manchus, but Liu Chunlin sternly refused. Considering the political environment at that time, Liu Chunlin's undaunted act of power can be seen that the last leader in Chinese history showed an iron-boned integrity at the critical juncture of national peril, which is lamentable.