Chapter 65 (22) On Fang Bao

Yao Nanjing recorded that Cha Xiazhong called Fang Wangxi's poems "not good enough" ① and advised him not to write any more. Bao Yiyun said that Wangxi's epitaph for Xia Chong was "not enough to pass on" Xia Chong. "Wangxi Collection" Volume 10 "The Epitaph of Zhajun Edited by the Imperial Academy" Dao and Xia Zhongzhi's poems, only said: "The name of the poem among the friends is like the king's Qu. ...... and the long-term friendship Seeing it among the sages of the time, it seems that it is slightly self-respecting, but it is still regarded as a poet." Qi Xiazhong didn't allow Wangxi to be able to write poems, and Wangxi had a deep heart, so why don't you want to call Xia Zhongzhi's poems?Fu Xiazhong is famous for his poems, so he does not write a big book, but touches on the sidelines of the pen, and first comes out with doubtful words, "If it is Qu", then Xia Zhong's poems may not be better than "the sages of the time", and the tone of the following reply is light Despised, like the "eye" of a "poet" is humble and insignificant, and Xia Zhong is also "minor"

Those who are unwilling to pretend to be themselves.The pen of micro-ci and music is just ridicule, it's just "not enough to pass".Just don't say that Xia emphasizes that he doesn't write poetry. If he hides his heart, is it coy to say it?However, Wangxi's narrative is broad and brief, and there must be words that explain themselves.Volume 6 "Book with Sun Yining" is written by Sun Qifeng's biography, which does not specify his "teaching purpose" ②, "a righteous man in his life", and "a vast door and wall", thinking that "there is no trace of this", and "the more detailed the matter is, the more righteous it is." More narrow", and quoted "Historical Records? The Family of Liuhou" as his own Zhangmu ③, saying that it "clearly shows that the scholars of later generations will use the power of detail and outline".Wen Guoshi said that it is specious.Fu Shigong said: "Liu Hou's calm and superior talk about the world's affairs is very numerous, and it is not the reason why the world survives and dies, so it is not worth mentioning."Otherwise, "the old father gave the book", Shi Gong was surprised that it was "strange"; Forgotten?Poetry is important to Zha Xia, and lectures are to Sun Xiafeng, just like "skill" is to Liuhou. In the biography, An Neng led Ermer?People from the Tang Dynasty, such as Chen Ziang's "Epitaph of Sun Jun, Leading the Household Records", is a book with nothing to say in the court ④ ("Jie Shifu Sun Records" is called "Mo Miao"), Li Hua (so the epitaph of Li Jun, a Hanlin scholar) Inscription "Worthless Words Taibai's Poem ⑤, Li Yong's "Gu Yunhui Youwuwei General Presented Qinzhou Governor Peng Guogong Posthumously Said Zhaogong Li Fujun Shendao Monument" Only Words Didn't Tell Taibai's Poem ⑥, Li Shangyin's "Ministry of Punishment to Officials" Presented to Shangshu Youpu She Taiyuan Baigong Tomb Inscription" is only a poem of Juyi's poem⑦. In contrast, Wangxi's "Compilation and Repair of the Epitaph of Chajun" is far from trivial. This kind of inscription is sufficient for Wangxi to assist examples To explain the ridicule, but Wangxi may not know it, and it may be disdainful if it is known. ("Qian Zhongshu Research", pp. 23-24) ① Yao Nanjing: Qing Yao Fan Zi, there are fifty volumes of "Yuan Quail Tang Notes". Cha Xia Chong : Check Shenxing characters, there are fifty volumes of "Jingyetang Collection". Fang Wangxi: Qing Fangbao characters, there are eight volumes of "Wangxi Collection".

② Sun Qifeng: Qing scholar, named Xia Feng, has five volumes of "Duyi Dazhi" and so on. ③ "Historical Records": one hundred and thirty volumes, written by Han Sima Qian. ④Chen Zi'ang: Tang poet, there are ten volumes of "Chen Suyi Collection".Guoting: Sun Guoting, a calligrapher in the Tang Dynasty, has a volume of "Shupu". ⑤ Li Hua: Tang literati, there are four volumes of "Li Xiashu Anthology".Taibai: Li Bai characters. ⑥ Li Yong: Tang literati and calligrapher, there are six volumes of "Li Beihai Collection".Sixun: Li Sixun, a famous painter in the Tang Dynasty.

⑦ Li Shangyin: Zi Yishan, a Tang poet, has ten volumes of annotations in "Li Yishan Anthology". This article talks about Fang Bao's literature is not good.Cha Shenxing persuaded Fang Bao not to write poems, so he specialized in writing ancient prose, and became the founder of Tongcheng School with great achievements in writing ancient prose.Cha Shenxing's persuasion is good for him.When he wrote Zha Shenxing's epitaph, he didn't say anything about Zha's advice to him not to write poems, but instead satirized Zha's poems.He wrote Sun Qifeng's biography without mentioning Sun's teaching purpose. Sun is a scholar, and his achievements lie in the teaching purpose. If he does not talk about his teaching purpose, it will drown out his achievements.

From these two articles, it can be seen that his literature is not good.He also has to cover up his mistakes.He said in "Book with Sun Yining": "The discussions of the group of sages shown are not appropriate, because they generally do not exceed three points: or explain the purpose of teaching and the origin of teachers and friends in detail; or take the traces of righteous heroes in their lives; It is said that the gate and wall are vast, and there are many people who admire them all over the world. These three are the last traces of conquering the emperor. The three are detailed, but the ambition of conquering the emperor is hidden." Fang Bao wrote the biography of Sun Qifeng, and people were not satisfied with it. It is believed that Sun Qifeng has three characteristics: one is that his teaching purpose is more prominent, and he advocates practicing it; the other is his heroic deeds. It is because of his vast doors and walls that he has educated many talents.Regarding Sun Qifeng's three outstanding achievements in his life, Fang Bao didn't mention any of them in his biography. How can this be considered a biography?Wouldn't that be a way to obliterate Sun Qifeng's character and just talk empty words?Sun Yining relayed everyone's opinions to him in this way.Judging from these opinions, Fang Bao was dissatisfied with Sun Qifeng, deliberately did not talk about his characteristics, and said some empty words to get things done.Faced with other people's opinions, Fang Bao used Sima Qian's "Liu Hou Shi Jia" written by Zhang Liang to prevaricate.He said: "The ancients are clear in the text and law, and the things recorded must be commensurate with the scale of the person.

The Taishi public biography Lu Jia, his slaves and maidservants pretended to be rich, and all the trivial ones were recorded.If the families of Xiao and Cao were to list their achievements in governance, even though the writing would be increased tenfold, it would be impossible to obtain and prepare it.Therefore, I have seen the righteousness in "Liuhou's Family" and said: "Liuhou's calmness and superiority say that there are many things in the world. It is not the world that survives and dies, so it doesn't matter." 'This expressly shows that the scholars of later generations will use the power of detailing the truth and the truth. "That is to say, the three outstanding points of Sun Qifeng are not important. According to the style of Sima Qian's writing of biographies of Xiao He, Cao Can, and Zhang Liang, there is no need to write them.

Mr. Qian pointed out Fang Bao's lies.Speaking of what Sima Qian said, all the trivial things Zhang Liang said about the world's affairs, that is, those that cannot highlight Zhang Liang's characteristics, may not be written.Those who can highlight Zhang Liang’s characteristics are like the old man on the bridge who dropped his shoes under the bridge and asked Zhang Liang to pick them up and put them on for him, and then gave Zhang Liang a book on the art of war; All these trivial things are written.It can be seen that as long as everything about the characteristics of the characters should be written, the characters can be highlighted.Then the purpose of Sun Qifeng's lectures is his outstanding achievement, how can it not be mentioned in the biography?This refutation is extremely powerful.Fang Bao also mentioned that Sima Qian wrote about Xiao Cao's family.Look at "Xiao Xiangguo's Family" again, and write: "Gaozu gave Shi Yao to Xianyang, and all the officials gave three coins, so why only five." Xiao He sent five alone, that is, each of the officials gave three hundred Wen, and Xiao He gave five hundred Wen.And "Qin Yushi wants to ask for anything, He Gu please do not do it." Doctor Qin Yushi wanted to transfer Xiao He to Beijing, but Xiao He insisted not to transfer.Remember these two trivial things.Because these two incidents highlight that Xiao He was kind to Liu Bang when he was a small official, and he was unwilling to leave Liu Bang, which shows that Xiao He's relationship with Liu Bang is unusual, so writing it down is also the characteristic of grasping Xiao He.So Fang Bao didn't write about Sun Qifeng's personality characteristics, and used Sima Qian to write about his family as a cover-up, which is completely exaggerated.Mr. Qian also pointed out that if Fang Bao wanted to cover up for himself, he could use Chen Ziang to write the epitaph of Sun Guoting, but not Sun Guoting's specialty calligraphy; Li Hua wrote the epitaph of Li Bai, but not Li Bai's poems; Li Sixun's paintings are not mentioned; Li Shangyin writes Bai Juyi's tombstone inscriptions, but Bai Juyi's poems are not mentioned.These inscriptions can be used to defend him.But Fang Bao doesn't necessarily know, he just knows or looks down on these articles.Here it is pointed out that Fang Bao's knowledge is insufficient, or he likes to use Sima Qian as a facade.