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After the flames of the Opium War, the once glorious Qing Empire was like a small boat drifting in a storm. The iron hooves of the Western powers trampled on this land, leaving the imperial court overwhelmed.

However, just as the country's power was declining, a sudden civil war came like a bolt from the blue, dealing a fatal blow to the dynasty that was already on its last legs - that was the magnificent Taiping Rebellion.

In that turbulent era, a man who called himself "Heavenly King" led a group of peasants with dreams to show their power to the imperial power. Turning over the dusty historical scroll, we find that people like Hong Xiuquan who rose from failure are not uncommon, and Huang Chao was one of his predecessors.

Hong Xiuquan, the leader who led thousands of people to fight, was born in a scholarly family in Huaxian County, Guangdong Province in 1814. As a child, he was well-read and had a heart to serve the country. He dreamed of one day passing the imperial examination and serving the country.

However, fate always seemed to like playing tricks on him, and he was ruthlessly rejected every time he took the provincial examination. More than ten years of bumpy road to the imperial examination eventually made him fall ill in bed, exhausted both physically and mentally.

Perhaps it is this kind of grief and indignation thatIt sparked the rebellious fire deep within him.He was unwilling to be at the mercy of fate and was determined to write his own legend in this troubled world.

Thus, starting from Jintian Village, Guiping, Guangxi, an uprising that shocked the world was ignited in full swing. It was not until thirteen years later that the movement gradually died out.

In the long river of history, there are always some unfulfilled talents that leave regrets. If fate could give Hong Xiuquan a different turn, perhaps the chapter of history would be less turbulent.Was Hong Xiuquan's failure in the imperial examination unjust or not? Let's explore this through the art of calligraphy.。

The so-called Hong Xiuquan handwritings circulating in the market are difficult to distinguish. In addition to the precious cultural relics collected by the Hong Xiuquan Memorial Hall, there are two authentic works, one is the handwritten edict of Hong Xiuquan collected in the First Historical Archives of China, and the other is the red-inked edict of Hong Xiuquan that traveled across the ocean and is collected in the British Museum.

These two authentic works, one in regular script and the other in cursive script, show the basic features of Hong Xiuquan's calligraphy.

It is true that Hong Xiuquan's calligraphy skills were mediocre, but he was unrestrained and sometimes even appeared rough and uninhibited.

His handwritten edict has short and powerful strokes and slanted characters, just like the ups and downs of his life. The strokes tilted to the upper right seem to be telling of his infinite longing for the future.

The red-ink commentary is free and unrestrained, breaking away from the constraints of tradition. Some people think that this is just the result of Hong Xiuquan's casual expression, and cannot show his true talent. However, the real good calligraphy shows the most profound skills in the most casual works.

Just like Yan Zhenqing's "Sacrifice to My Nephew", it was written when he was full of emotions, but it still contains rich seal and clerical script brushwork, showing his extraordinary skills.

Although Hong Xiuquan's calligraphy did not reach the level of Yan Zhenqing, his handwriting still left an indelible mark in the long river of history.

His calligraphy, like his life, is full of passion. Although he ultimately failed to achieve success in his career, his enthusiasm and perseverance are clearly revealed in these two authentic works.

The imperial examination has always valued the handwriting as the person, and being able to write beautifully in the "Guan Ge style" is undoubtedly the golden key to knocking on the door of official career. However, Hong Xiuquan's handwriting seems to reveal that he was inferior at the beginning.

Compared with peers, it seems that he has lost at the starting line and the fate of failure seems to be a destiny arranged by God.

History is woven from countless threads, and everyone's life is one of the stories. What do you think about Hong Xiuquan's talent and fate? You are welcome to speak freely in the comment area and discuss the life trajectory of this influential figure.

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