Wang Xiao arrived at the back yard, and Li and Tang were already standing outside the door. In addition to Li Di, there was also a young man standing next to Li Tang. He was of medium build, wearing a green shirt, and he stood there respectfully.

Seeing Wang Xiaoxing coming over, Li and Tang stepped forward to salute.

Wang Xiaohunting saw the young man in the green shirt. He had a beautiful face, red lips and white teeth, and his brows were obviously not that of a man. What was rare was that he was dressed in a green shirt, and there was no makeup on his face. As soon as he saw her appearance, everyone knew that she was a man.

A woman, but there is no trace of a woman's demeanor.

Li Tang said: "This is Miss Lin. She studied painting here and is very talented in seal cutting."

Wang Xiaolie looked at Miss Lin and felt that she looked familiar. After a second glance, he knew that it was the lake green dress that he had seen in Lumen Temple that day. This feeling was very strange. He couldn't explain why, but it just felt like this.

Nodding, Wang Xiaolian said: "The carvers inside have been waiting for a long time. You follow me."

The soldiers opened the door. Wang Xiaolie entered the courtyard first.

This is a small courtyard. There are two jujube trees planted near the door and a few pomegranates beside the wall, which makes it look very peaceful. There is a stone table and bench under a large fig tree, and two birdcages are hung on it.

Hearing the door knock, five people came out. When they saw Wang Xiaolie, they saluted together.

Wang Xiaoxing said: "These five are selected engravers, all from Luotian County. They used to work in Kaifeng and Luoyang. Jinlu went south, lost his job of eating, and lived in Xiangyang. They carved copper plates here.

, the long time is more than a year, and the short time is as long as five or six months."

After finishing speaking, he pointed to the three people behind him and said: "These two are waiting for imperial edict from the Hanlin Painting and Calligraphy Academy. The older one is named Li Tang, and the younger one is named Li Di. This one is good at seal carving. By the way, what is his name?"

The young lady of the Lin family held up her hands: "Return to observe, little citizen Lin Xi."

"My original name is Lin Xi. From now on, you guys will work together and get closer."

As he spoke, he led the three people forward and into the middle room.

There is a large table in the middle of the room, with several copper plates and various engraving knives placed on it. There are three small tables against the wall. There is a lamp hanging on the top of each table, and there are still various engraving knives on the table.

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When he walked to the table, Wang Xiaolie picked up a copper plate. After looking at it for a few times, he handed it to Li Tang beside him and said, "This is the copper plate they carved recently. How about we wait for the imperial edict to take a look?"

Li Tang took the copper plate and saw a civet cat written on it, which was very vivid. Although there were not many strokes and looked rough, the shape of the cat was lifelike. Especially a pair of eyes, which seemed to be able to talk.

After looking at it again and again, Li Tang said: "To be able to carve this kind of plate on copper can be said to be a miraculous skill!"

Wang Xiaolie said: "These days, they have made all kinds of engraving knives and carved many patterns on the copper plates. Although it is not the handiwork of the name, it has its own characteristics and can be used. Just to prevent forgery, things that can be engraved

Not much, the key is that it lacks a kind of charm."

There are countless talented craftsmen in the world. As long as it is profitable, what can't be made? No matter how complex the pattern is, no matter how exquisite the format, there are still people who can copy it. Especially the pattern of this small animal, no matter how lifelike it is, is also very interesting.

It is difficult to prevent counterfeiting. This is not the case with the famous masters of the calligraphy and painting academy. Their paintings have a kind of charm. No matter how similar they are in parts, they look completely different together. And for those who are familiar with them, they can tell it at a glance.

These engravers have been making plates here for a long time. First, they are familiar with copper plates and making suitable tools at the same time. Second, Wang Xiaolie is always dissatisfied with the plates they make, always feeling that something is missing.

Li Di took the copper plate and looked at it for a while. He said: "Although this civet cat is realistic, it is not difficult to draw one. It's just that I don't know how to make plates, so I can't engrave it on the copper plate."

Wang Xiaolie said: "That's right. Folk painters can also draw very similar paintings, but they always lack a sense of spirit. So I need you to draw a specific painting, and then help the engraver to engrave it on the copper plate. The new one will be

I want to have both sides printed. The one I decided on now is to print Lumen Mountain on one side, and Zhaoming Terrace on the other, which is the Huizi of ten, twenty, and fifty characters. The other side is printed with Three Visits Thatched Cottage, and the other side is printed with the water of Han River.

, for one hundred Wen, two hundred Wen, five hundred Wen and a consistent Huizi. When the two sides are combined, it will be difficult for the people to forge."

Li Tang said: "These are famous scenery in Xiangyang. It is not difficult to paint them."

Wang Xiaolie said: "This is the best. You guys are here to make several kinds of huizi with dozens of characters. If they are done well, you can make huizi with hundreds of characters later. Making huizi is a big thing, and you need to draw it

If it is good, it must be well carved. The words used on it must also be unique and seamless."

Li Tang said yes.

Wang Xiaolie pointed to an older carver and said: "This one is Ling Zi, and the other carvers will obey his orders. Li Daizhao and Ling Zi will take charge of this matter. I will give you half a month."

Yes, when the time comes, make a copper plate and bring it to me to see."

After all the instructions were given, Wang Xiaolie said goodbye and left. When he went out, he saw Lin Xi behind the station, looking at him curiously.

After leaving the yard, Wang Xiaolie stood in front of the door, lost in thought for a while. This Lin Xi was really strange. He had never met her before, but he still had a strange feeling. This feeling was wonderful, and it was not that the man had met her.

I can't explain how a beautiful woman feels.

Not thinking about these things, Wang Xiaolie left the yard and returned to the front hall.

Chen Yuyi had already been waiting there. Seeing Wang Xiaolie come in, he saluted and said: "Observe, Chen Yunshi has discussed with Zen Master Faleng of Lumen Temple and wants to hold a Dharma meeting on the sixth day of May. Chen Yunshi took care of it all, and Lumen Temple

With dozens of monks from Zen Master Fa Deng and below coming, it will definitely be a lively event!"

Wang Xiaolie said: "It doesn't matter if it's the sixth day of May. It happens to be after the Dragon Boat Festival, so there's no need to be too busy. This is a big event, done for the soldiers who died in battle, and the army can't take it lightly. At that time, it's best to have the military participate.

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Chen Yuyi thought for a while and said: "Then select hundreds of soldiers to hold flags and patrol around before the start of the ceremony. It will not only show the grandeur, but also let the people know that they are paying attention to this matter. At that time, on the edge of the Han River, three consecutive

The ritual is held three days and three nights.”

Wang Xiaolie didn't know what the etiquette of this era was, nor how to do rituals. These things were left to Chen Qiudao and Chen Yuyi. As long as it was solemn and could show that the sacrificial soldiers were valued by the yamen and could bring peace to the people,

Heart, that will be fine.

Logically speaking, this kind of thing should not be involved by religion, but should be done by the yamen. It is just a folk custom at this time. The people particularly believe in the rituals performed by the monks, and the official has no special etiquette, so it has no choice but to do this. It can make the people feel at ease.
Chapter completed!