In 597 AD, a woman whose appearance can be called "demon-like country, smelting thousands of gold" died at the age of nineteen, a flower-like age, fleeting in the blink of an eye, but it is a pity and a pity. It is reported that this woman was the concubine of Yang Xiu, the fourth son of Emperor Wen of Sui, the Prince of Shu, known as Dong Meiren, who died of illness in the seventeenth year of Emperor Kai. Because Yang Xiu, the king of Shu, had deep feelings for him, he wrote a mourning article and carved it as an epitaph to be buried.
[Interpretation: The beauty surname is Dong, and the people of Yi county in Bian Prefecture are also.] Zu Fozi, Qi Liangzhou Thorn History. Tun Ren Shu Qia, Biao】
"Meiren Dong's Epitaph", also known as "Dong Meiren Epitaph", excavated in Xingping County, Shaanxi during the Jiaqing period of the Qing Dynasty, Kaishu, 21 lines, 23 characters, the original stone was destroyed in the third year of Xianfeng (1853 AD) by soldiers, and the Tuoben was rarely circulated, this book is the collection of Peking University.
[Reputation in the countryside.] Father and son, heroes, and voices. The beauty of the physique is leisurely, the nature is gentle, the courtesy is picked up, and the obedience is inherited]
The whole text expresses the sadness and longing for the death of Dong Meiren.
[Han Hua Tuyan, Zhen Zhang Fengcai, Ma Bingjin Yu, Ting Fang Lan Hui, Yi Lu Dian, Accident Liang Tai, Shake Ring Pei Yu Fang Lin]
In terms of calligraphy, the layout of "Dong Meiren's Epitaph" is smooth and sparse, neat and meticulous, the knots are respectful and rigorous, the bones are rich, the penmanship is exquisite and subtle, and the simplicity is elegant.
【Qiao Qi in the spring scenery, the skill of the pot thrower crane flying, the magic of the poor scarf horn, the charm of the demon, the thousand gold of the smelting, the makeup of the pond lotus】
From the perspective of the font, the kaifa is pure and the intention is exhausted, which is very different from the Jin people Xiaokai and the Northern Dynasty epitaphs, but part of it can be seen that the outer square is round, gorgeous and firm, giving people a clear and refreshing feeling, and the ancient meaning is not yet strong.
[Mirror ChengQiu Moon; The State Turns Back to the Beauty of the Eyes, the Wind of the Fragrant Fluttering; Sprinkling the Wind, Blowing the Flowers Back to the Snow.] February of the seventeenth year of the reign of the Emperor】
"The Epitaph of the Beauty Dong Clan" belongs to the top quality masterpiece of the Sui Dynasty epitaph, which can be called "the first of The Sui Zhi Xiaokai", creating a precedent for Zhong Shaojing and others in the Tang Dynasty.
[Illness.] By July 14, Peng Zi finally relented at The Palace Mountain. Nineteen out of ten in the Spring and Autumn Period, the Medicine of the Nong Emperor, there is no salvation for Qin]
Luo Zhenyu of the Qing Dynasty commented on it: "Kaifa to Sui tang is the great preparation, and in recent times, sui carvings have been passed down to the three zhishi of "Dong Meiren", "Wei Shi Nu" and "Zhang Guinan", especially known as the masterpiece. ”
[Doctor; Old Jun Lingjiao, the disciple is expected to complain about this Yaohua in the mountain.] Suddenly carved, wounded Zi Gui, destroyed Fang last year, with its year in October]
As we all know, Sui calligraphy, the upper inheritance of the Northern Wei calligraphy, the lower Opening of the Tang Dynasty New Wind, is the Jinliang between the Southern and Northern Dynasties and the Tang Dynasty. And "Dong Meiren's Epitaph" is a good interpretation of this feature. Some famous calligraphers of the early Tang Dynasty, such as Ouyang Qing, Yu Shinan and others, mostly took the Method from the Sui Dynasty epitaph calligraphy.
[Buried in Longshouyuan on the twelfth day, the lonely longlong night is vast, buried in the heavy spring, and the rest is delicate in Xuansui; only stirrups are set up]
Since the middle of the Qing Dynasty, the "Epitaph of Dong Meiren" has been sought after by the majority of calligraphy enthusiasts and is regarded as a model for learning Xiaokai calligraphy.
[Divine view, the art of utopian writing, the string orchestra and the spring, the soul of The Miss gushu, the touch of joy and sorrow, is for the inscription]
Judging from the description in the article, we can clearly understand Dong Meiren's family background, morality and beauty.
The beauty surname is Dong, a native of Yiyi County, Bianzhou. Grandfather Dong Fozi, the Liangzhou Assassin of the Northern Qi Dynasty, Dun Hou was kind and erudite, and got along well with people, and his reputation spread far and wide. His father was Dong Houjin, a gentleman and hero, and his reputation was widely spread in the Yellow River and The Huangshui area.
[Gao Tang is unique, the balcony is pitiful, Hua Yao Fangyuan, Xia Qi Yaotian, Bo Zhen Luopu, Zhimao Qiongtian, Oh Hu Yu Ri, and also with the Shunchuan]
Dong Meiren himself has a graceful physique, is supple and beautiful in nature, treats his elders very respectfully, is very docile with his relatives, and has a good literary style in his conversation and composition.
[Wings alone, sleeping with one heart, wind rolling sorrow, cold tear pillow, long and long, no spring, falling mane destroying the hazel, so Dai condensed dust]
Her flower appearance and moon appearance can be overwhelming, and her feminine smile can be worth thousands of dollars.
[The past is new and sad, the present is sad and new, the rest of the heart is remembered, there is no one to think, go to the flower platform of the old age, accompany the practice of joy, this autumn night, think of people lurking]
Every smile is so beautiful, even when walking, the hair is like a flower blown over, like the first snow floating softly.
[You Shen Zhen House, Gui Bone Cloud House, Yi Yi Quan Road, Xiao Xiao Poplar, Lonely Grave Mountain Quiet, Loose Moon Cool, Fistula Jade Box, Pass on this Yu Fang]
The author borrows the allusion of "Roselle Endowment" to describe dong meiren's appearance as comparable to the beauty of Roselle.
[Only the seventeenth year of the Kai Emperor Ding 卯 October Jia Chen Shuo 12th Day Yi Di, Zhu Guo Yi Zhou Shu Shu Wang System]
Finally, the author began to lament that the world is impermanent, the years are easy to pass, the young people have incurable diseases, and what magic medicine can not save their lives, which is very sad, so he carved this epitaph, hoping to meet with him in his dreams and talk to each other.
It is reported that Yang Xiu was only twenty-four or five years old at that time, which was the most enthusiastic age for the vision and pursuit of beautiful things. The disappearance of this love is undoubtedly a heavy blow for Yang Xiu. Subsequently, at the age of 29, he was framed by his brother and led to seclusion until he was killed at the age of forty-six.
No matter what Yang Xiu's character is, this love and calligraphy are worth remembering for future generations, isn't it?