Official script of the Ming Dynasty

[Official script of the Ming Dynasty]

Official script of the Ming Dynasty, the first year of Xuande in the Ming Dynasty (1426). Paper, 39.3 cm vertically and 103 cm horizontally
Zhu Zhanji, Emperor Xuande of the Ming Dynasty, was in power for 10 years. On the basis of the four emperors in the early Ming Dynasty, he relied on the important ministers Yang Shiqi, Yang Rong, Yang Pu, and Shang Shu Jianyi and Xia Yuanji to manage the government. This was the most stable period of the ruling order in the early Ming Dynasty. Because of his diligence, the administrative affairs of the court became more standardized, and the Taige style calligraphy gradually flourished. Because Zhu Zhanji loved Shen Du’s calligraphy, he led a large number of courtiers and students to imitate Shen’s calligraphy, which was mellow and vigorous, with the beauty of elegance, grace, elegance and solemnity. This regular script was written by the calligrapher in Xuande period, and the calligraphy has typical characteristics of the times
Interpretations:. The emperor decreed to the civil and military officials that the only thing I can do is to respect the kingdom of the king more than to respect the heaven and the law. The way to be a minister is not to be loyal to the king and love others. I inherited the great cause, but only my ancestors gave me the gift. I only respected and thought hard all day and night
This year, Zhao Sui changed his style and became a new man with the world. All the ministers, civil and military, were simply appointed by their ancestors. Those who left me behind must have the hope of being a deputy to me. According to honesty and justice, Mao Nai Jiayou, supplemented by virtue. It is only a word of wisdom, diligence and perseverance. Those who govern the people love the people, and those who govern the army love the army. To make use of salt and pleasure is the only way to express my son Hui Qun’s wishes. To be honest is to be cautious, to be honest is to be careful, to be honest and not to be mean, to be honest and not to be wrong, not to be attached to others but not to be attached to them, not to be abusive, not to be clever and disorderly, not to be greedy for goods and bad reputation. With all your achievements, Paul has a long history. The monarch and the minister are in harmony with each other, and they are in harmony with each other. Not only does our country depend on it, but it also has its own characteristics. It can be heard from the infinite. It is impossible to be honest, but it is also easy to be polite and selfish. The ancestor’s reward and punishment are embodied in the code. I dare not be private. I am proud of it. Don’t let it be announced
The third day of the first month of Xuande
Seal the “Treasure of Guangyun” Zhu Wenfang