Chapter 16 Akiyama map

Akiyama map Akutagawa Ryunosuke "...Huang Dachi, hey, have you seen Dachi's "Autumn Mountain Picture"?" One autumn night, Wang Shigu came to Yixiang Pavilion as a guest and talked with his owner, Hun Nantian, while drinking tea. "Oh, I haven't seen it, have you seen it?" The idiot Huang Gongwang, Taoist Tongmei, and Huanghe Shanqiao are all masters of painting in the Yuan Dynasty.While talking, Hun Nantian remembered the "Sand Moraine Picture" and "Fuchun Scroll" he had seen before, as if he was still in front of him. "Yes, you can say you have seen it, or you can say you haven't seen it, it's a strange thing..."

"So have you seen it or not?" Hun Nantian looked at Wang Shigu's face in surprise, and asked, "Is the one you've seen a copy?" "No, it's not a copy either, I've seen the real one... But not only me, Mr. Yanke (Wang Shimin) and Mr. Lianzhou (Wang Jian) ​​also have a relationship with this "Autumn Mountain Picture"." "If you're interested, I'll talk about it!" "please!" Hun Nantian turned on the fire of the lampshade and asked the guests to talk about it. It was when Mr. Yuanzai (Dong Qichang) was alive, one autumn, he was talking with the smoker Weng about painting, and suddenly asked Weng if he had seen Huang Yifeng's "Autumn Mountains".You know that Weng followed the example of the idiot in painting. As long as the paintings of the idiot are left in the world, almost all of them have been seen, but this "Autumn Mountain Picture" has never been seen.

"No, not only have I never seen it, I have hardly even heard of it." Smoker Weng answered this way, feeling quite embarrassed. "Then, if you have a chance, you must take a look. That painting is even better than "Summer Mountain Picture" and "Floating Orchard Picture". It can probably be regarded as the best work in the life of the old man." "With such a good work, you must take a look. Who owns this painting?" "At Zhang's house in Runzhou, when you go to Jinshan Temple, you can come and visit. I will write you a letter of introduction."

The smoker Weng got a letter of introduction from Mr. Yuanzai, and immediately set off for Runzhou.He thought that since Zhang's family collected such good paintings, there must be many wonderful works from past dynasties... So he couldn't stay in his study in the West Garden. But when I visited Runzhou, Zhang's family, who wanted to go there wholeheartedly, looked desolate even though the house was very large.The walls are covered with vines, the yard is covered with long grass, flocks of chickens and ducks show curiosity when they see visitors.Weng became suspicious of Mr. Yuanzai's words: Can this kind of people collect the famous paintings of big idiots?But now that you have come, you can't pass through the door.To the boy who came out to receive him at the door, he explained the purpose of his visit, that he came from a long way, and wanted to see Huang Yifeng's "Autumn Mountain Picture", and then handed over Mr. Si Bai's letter of introduction.

After a while, the smoker Weng was invited to the hall.It is empty here, with rosewood chairs on display, covered with a layer of light dust. ... On the blue brick floor, there was a desolate smell.Fortunately, the host who came out to receive him, although he looked sick, was elegant, with a pale complexion, slender gestures, and aristocratic character.After Weng and his master met for the first time, they immediately expressed their desire to visit Huang Yifeng's famous paintings.Weng seemed to be superstitious, thinking that if he didn't look at it right away, the painting would disappear in smoke.

The master agreed immediately.It turns out that there is a nave hanging on the front wall of this hall. "This is the "Autumn Mountain Picture" you want to see." Smoker Weng looked up and unconsciously let out an exclamation. "The painting is green landscapes, meandering streams, dotted with small bridges and huts... Behind, in the middle of the main peak, there is a leisurely autumn cloud, dyed with clam powder to create thick and light layers. Use ink to trace the high and low The low clusters of mountains show the green jade after the new rain, and with a little bit of red ink, the red leaves of the forest are everywhere. It is so beautiful that it cannot be described in words. It is a gorgeous picture, and the layout is extremely grand and the brushstrokes are exquisite. It is very thick... in the brilliant colors, it is naturally full of ethereal and light ancient interest."

Yan Keweng was completely fascinated, and looked at it reluctantly, and the more he watched it, the more miraculous he became. "How, do you like it?" The master looked at Weng's side face with a smile. "Shenpin, Shenpin, Mr. Yuanzai's praise is not empty words. Hearing is not as good as seeing. Many excellent works I have seen before, I have to bow down to this." While speaking, Yanke Weng kept his eyes on the frame. "Is it really such a masterpiece?" After hearing this, Weng unconsciously turned his surprised eyes to his master. "What, do you think I'm wrong?"

"No, there's nothing wrong with it, it's actually..." The master blushed like a girl, then smiled faintly, looked at the painting on the wall timidly, and continued: "The truth is, every time I look at this painting, I always feel like I'm dreaming with my eyes open. Yes, "" "Autumn Mountains" is beautiful, but am I the only one who thinks it is beautiful? When I let others see it, I may think it is just an ordinary painting. I don’t know why, I always doubt it. Maybe it’s my confusion, maybe it’s in the world Among all the paintings, this one is so beautiful, there must be a reason for it. Anyway, I have always felt that way, and I feel relieved after hearing your praise today."

At this time, the smoker Weng didn't pay much attention to the master's excuse, not only because he was fascinated by the painting, but also thought that the master didn't know how to appreciate and pretended to be an expert, so he said such things indiscriminately. After a while, Weng bid farewell to the Zhang family, which was like a deserted courtyard. But I can never forget the "Autumn Mountain Picture" that remains in my eyes.For the smoker Weng who is a teacher and a big idiot, he can give up everything, and only want to get this "Autumn Mountain Picture".Weng is a collector. Among the paintings and calligraphy collected at home, even Li Yingqiu's "Mountains Overcast and Snowy", which is easily obtained with 20 yi gold, can't help but pale in comparison to this "Autumn Mountains".Therefore, Weng, who is famous as a collector, wanted to get this rare Huang Yifeng's painting no matter what.

Therefore, when he stayed in Runzhou, he sent people to Zhang's family several times to negotiate, hoping to give him "Autumn Mountain Picture", but Zhang's family refused to accept Weng's request anyway.According to the person sent, the pale master said: "Since Mr. Wang likes this painting, you can lend it to him, but you can't sell it." This made the proud Weng a little angry.He thought, if he doesn't borrow it now, he will get it one day. Finally, he left Runzhou without borrowing it. A year later, Yan Keweng went to Runzhou again and visited Zhang's family again.The vines on the wall and the weeds in the yard are still the same as before, but the boy who came out to meet the guests said that the master was not at home.Weng told him that it was fine if he didn't see his master, as long as he looked at the "Autumn Mountain Picture" again.But after mentioning it a few times, the servant always excused the master's absence and refused to let him in. Finally, he even closed the door and ignored it.So, Weng had no choice but to imagine the famous paintings hidden in this deserted courtyard, and returned home disappointed.

But later I saw Mr. Yuanzai again, and he told Weng that Zhang's family not only had Da Chi's "Autumn Mountains", but also collected such famous paintings as Shen Nantian's "Staying in a Rainy Night" and "Zi Shou". "I forgot to tell you last time. These two paintings are the same as "Autumn Mountain Picture". They can be called the wonders of the painting garden. I will send you another letter of introduction. Be sure to take a look." Immediately, Yan Ke sent an urgent envoy to Zhang's home. In addition to Mr. Yuanzai's letter of introduction, the envoy also brought cash for the purchase of famous paintings.But Zhang's family is still the same as last time, other paintings are fine, but Huang Yifeng's one will never be sold.So Weng had no choice but to give up. When Wang Shigu talked about this, he paused for a while, and then said: "I heard this from Mr. Yanke." "Then, only Mr. Smoker has seen "Autumn Mountain Picture"." Yun Nantian stroked his long beard, nodded, and looked at Wang Shigu. "Mister said he saw it, but no one can say whether he really saw it or not." "It's not that you just said..." "Hey, listen to me, and when I'm done you'll think as I do." This time, Wang Shigu didn't drink his tea, and continued talking. Weng Yanke told me about this after seeing "Autumn Mountain Picture" for the first time, almost 50 years after Xingshuang, Mr. Yuanzai had passed away long ago, and the Zhang family had unknowingly reached the third generation.So no one knows whether this "Autumn Mountain Picture" has fallen into someone's possession, or whether it has been wiped out.Weng Yanke told me the beauty of "Autumn Mountains" as if it was in his hand, and said regretfully: "This "Autumn Mountains" by Huang Yifeng is just like Aunt Gongsun's sword. It's just an unspeakable charm that directly hits the hearts of the viewers... It is the dragon riding the fog, neither seeing swords nor people." About one month later, it was the season of spring, and I traveled to the south alone.Weng said to me: "This is a good opportunity. Please inquire about the whereabouts of "Autumn Mountain Map". If it can be reborn, the real painting garden will be celebrated." I thought so too, so I immediately asked Weng to write a letter of introduction. The scheduled trip would take me to many places, and it would not be easy to visit the Zhang family in Runzhou. Autumn Mountain Map". During this period, I heard rumors by chance that the "Autumn Mountain Picture" had fallen into the hands of the noble relative Wang.In the letter of introduction from smokers on my trip, there are also people who know Wang.Since the Wang family is a noble relative, he must have known in advance that "Autumn Mountain Picture" was in Zhang's family.According to the world of calligraphy and painting, the descendants of the Zhang family received Wang's envoy and immediately dedicated the heirloom Yiding, Dharma books, and Da Chi's "Autumn Mountain Picture" to Wang.The Wang family was overjoyed, and invited the descendants of the Zhang family to sit on the chief seat, presented the singers in the family, played music and held a grand banquet, with thousands of gold as gifts.I was very happy to hear the news. Unexpectedly, after fifty years of vicissitudes, the "Autumn Mountain Picture" was safe and sound, and it arrived at the family of the acquaintance Wang.Yan Keweng has spent so much painstaking efforts over the years, just wanting to see this painting again, but by accident, it always ends in failure.It is a coincidence that the Wang family now presents this painting in front of our eyes like a mirage without our troubles.I didn't bring any luggage, so I hurried to Jinchang Wang's Mansion to visit "Autumn Mountain Picture". I still remember clearly that this was the early summer afternoon when the peonies in Wang's courtyard bloomed beside the jade fence.During the hasty audience, he laughed unconsciously: "I heard that "Autumn Mountain Picture" is now owned by the family. Mr. Yanke has worked so hard on this painting, and now he can feel at ease. Thinking about it this way, I am very relieved." .” Wang said proudly: "Mr. Yanke and Mr. Lianzhou have made appointments to come today, please come first to see first!" Wang immediately asked someone to hang "Autumn Mountain Picture" on the side wall of the hall.The red-leaf cottages near the water, the white clouds covering the valley, the green peaks standing far and near like screens—immediately, before my eyes, there appeared a small world created by the hands of the idiot, which is more dexterous than the sky and the earth.With excitement in my heart, I stared at the paintings on the wall without blinking. The imposing manner of clouds and hills is undoubtedly Huang Yifeng's genuine product. With so many wrinkles and ink color so flexible... With such overlapping colors, there is no trace of pen marks. Except for idiots, is it really true? possible.But—but this "Autumn Mountain Picture" is indeed not the same Huang Yifeng's handwriting as the one Yanke Weng saw at Zhang's house.Compared with that picture, this is probably the inferior Huang Yifeng. Mrs. Wang and the other diners were all watching my face, and I had to try my best not to let disappointment show on my face.Even though I paid close attention, the unconvinced expression was still unknowingly revealed.After a while, Mrs. Wang asked me with a worried look: "What do you think?" I quickly replied: "Shenpin, Shenpin, no wonder Mr. Smoker was very surprised." Only then did Wang's complexion ease up, but his brows and eyes seemed to be a little dissatisfied with my appreciation. At this time, Mr. Yan Ke who happened to tell me about the wit of "Autumn Mountains" also came.Weng exchanged greetings with Mrs. Wang, showing a happy smile. "I saw "Autumn Mountain Picture" fifty years ago in Zhangjia Huangyuan, and now we meet again in the luxurious Zunfu. It is really an accidental fate." As the smoker Weng said, he raised his head to look at the idiot on the wall.Whether this "Autumn Mountain Picture" is the one Weng has seen before, of course Weng knows best.Therefore, like Wang, I paid deep attention to Weng Kantu's expression.Sure enough, a dark cloud gradually formed on Weng's face. After being silent for a while, Mrs. Wang became even more uneasy, and he asked Weng timidly, "What do you think, Mr. Shi Gu also greatly appreciated it just now..." I was worried that the upright Weng would answer Mrs. Wang honestly, and I felt chills in my heart.However, probably Weng couldn't bear to disappoint Mrs. Wang. After he finished watching the painting, he solemnly said to Mrs. Wang, "You are very lucky to have this painting. It adds another layer of glory to the collection of the family." But when Wang heard this, the mist on his face deepened. At that time, if the late Mr. Lianzhou hadn't come suddenly, we would have been even more embarrassed. Just when the smoker Weng Chi was hesitant and didn't know how to appreciate it, fortunately he came and added vitality to the audience. "Is this the so-called "Autumn Mountain Picture"?" The husband greeted him casually, and went to look at Huang Yifeng's paintings. He looked at Huang Yifeng's paintings, but silently chewed his beard. "Mr. Smoker, I heard that you saw this painting fifty years ago?" Wang became even more embarrassed, and added this sentence.Mr. Lianzhou has not heard Weng talk about the beauty of "Autumn Mountains". "According to your identification, how is it?" The gentleman let out a sigh of relief, and was still looking at the painting. "Please speak bluntly..." Mrs. Wang forced a smile, and pressed the question again. "This? This..." Mr. Lianzhou shut his mouth again. "this?" "This is the idiot's first masterpiece...Look, the thickness of the clouds and smoke, what a pungent spirit; the color of the forest, it can be said that it was created in heaven. Isn't there a distant peak there? From the whole layout, what a vivid charm it is. .” Mr. Lianzhou, who had been silent all this time, began to greatly appreciate Mrs. Wang as soon as he pointed out the beauty of the painting.After hearing this, Mrs. Wang's face gradually became brighter, which needless to say. During this period, I gave Yanke a wink and said in a low voice, "Is this the "Autumn Mountain Picture"?" The smoker shook his head and gave me a strange wink: "It's really like a dream, maybe the owner of the Zhang family is a fox fairy?" "The story of "Autumn Mountain Picture" is like this." After Wang Shigu finished speaking, he drank a cup of tea slowly. "Sure enough, it's really a strange story." Yun Nantian stared at the flames of the copper bar. "Later, Mrs. Wang enthusiastically asked many questions. In the final analysis, apart from the so-called "Autumn Mountain Picture" by the idiot, even the descendants of the Zhang family don't know about it. The one that Mr. Yanke saw in the past is the most important one. Either it has disappeared, or it’s because the master has misremembered, I don’t understand what’s going on, maybe it’s all just a dream..." "But in Mr. Yanke's heart, it's not that the strange "Autumn Mountain Picture" is clearly left behind, and in your heart..." "The green mountains and rocks, the deep vermilion red leaves, even now, I still seem to see them vividly." "Then, if there is no "Autumn Mountain Picture", there is no need to regret it, right?" When Yun Wang and his two masters talked about this, they couldn't help clapping their hands and smiling. Made in December 1920 Translated by Lou Shiyi April 1976