According to textual research, at the time of the creation of Caizhi Tu, Gan Long was named Prince Heshuobo by his father Yongzheng, and was determined as the heir to the throne. However, Yongzheng experienced a protracted battle for the crown prince before he ascended the throne, so he set up a very distinctive? Secret storage? System. Although Qianlong was the most likely prince to inherit the throne at that time, anything was possible as long as his name did not appear in the testamentary edict of Yongzheng and the secret letter behind the fair plaque of Gan Qing Palace. Therefore, as a quasi-emperor, Qianlong can neither show the urgency of succession nor be too ostentatious. This mentality of Qianlong has become the key for us to understand the secret in this painting.
Second, what is the picture of Cai Zhi Tu?
The structure of Cai Zhi Tu is very simple, with only two figures and a deer sitting and standing. Among them, the adult male farmer, wearing a cool hat, looked relaxed and looked thoughtfully in one direction. He is touching a sika deer in his left hand and holding a wishful knife in his right hand. Referring to Gan Long's court dress in the statue, we can confirm that this farmer is Gan Long himself.
Standing next to the farmer is a child with fine features. He looked up at the farmer, with a hoe in one hand and a small basket in the other, which was full of ganoderma lucidum and grass. On the surface, he is almost like Gan Long.
Third, the deep meaning of Caizhitu
Ganoderma lucidum, because of its cover with cloud-like rings, has always been called? Ruizheng? 、? Qingyun? Symbolizing good luck, it later evolved into wishful thinking and became a common theme in China's ancient paintings. Gan Long, who holds the handle of wishful thinking in the Sutra, not only means to do good on earth, but also means to respect the old and love the young. In short, Qianlong wants to send good luck to the world, but also to Yongzheng.
As a Chu Jun person, it is easy to understand how to express filial piety to the incumbent emperor. But did Qianlong draw a long one and a small one at the same time in this painting? Yourself? It's hard to understand. And this answer should be found in his poems. First of all, how can we be chic and clear? Point out the ideological realm of Qianlong at this time. Although he is a valuable prince, he considers himself a guest living in the capital (palace) of the Qing Dynasty.
Looking at the sky in the mirror of Penglai in the world, the towel is like a southern fairy. At this time, he claimed to be the fairy of the South China, which meant to show Yongzheng and the whole world that he would never lust after mortal dust. He just wanted to be happy, which made him look aloof.
Obviously, this painting shows that Qianlong, as Chu Jun's life strategy, is exactly the same as his father Yongzheng's fasting and chanting Buddha before he ascended the throne. And how to understand the child standing next to him who looks like a dragon? ? Who knows the true face of that year, and planning for adult life is accidental? . The face of an adult man in the painting is like a prince of Hoxubo, and? Was it true then? , refers to the teenagers around him. Gan Long deliberately let himself and his childhood self? Same frame? It means that he will never change his mind and remain true to himself forever.