On the gate of Mr. Xu Lincun's house, these eight unique Chinese characters inscribed by him often attract passers-by to stop and watch. After years of carving, the red color of the wooden gate has faded. The monuments are mottled and have a unique charm. Is attracted by this "charming" wooden door, there are always people to take pictures. Before the death of Mr. Xu Lincun, the "Yi Customs Caotang" with a history of over 100 years was approaching a crucial year. The leader repeatedly offered to change a big house for him, and the Beijing Literature and History Museum repeatedly offered to repair his house, but he refused. Mr. Xu's idea is simple: I am used to living here and can't live without it.
Xu Lincun's grandfather, Xu Yefen, was an academician in the late Qing Dynasty. He is very good at calligraphy and painting. Mr. Xu inherited his family studies and had profound attainments in traditional painting and calligraphy. He worshipped Henggong, Hu, Hu, and Hu as teachers and wandered between poetry and calligraphy. Unconsciously, his life has been reincarnated for 92 years.
On weekdays, xu teacher seldom goes out, and spends all day reading, calligraphy and painting. Good at landscapes and writing about Weibei. Engraving, inkstone cutting and teapot carving are all his unique skills. Mr. Xu loves reading, is proficient in ancient poetry and is the author of Appreciation of Poetry and Calligraphy in Tang and Song Dynasties. He also has deep attainments in identifying ancient calligraphy and painting.