"The Four Young Masters of the Republic of China" Zhang Boju: Taking a concubine at the age of 39, 18 years younger than himself

1) His name is Zhang Boju (1898-1982), his original name is Jia Qi, and his nickname is Cong Biguanzhu. A native of Xiangcheng, Henan. Together with Zhang Xueliang, Pu Dong, and Yuan Kewen, he is known as the "Four Young Masters of the Republic of China". He is the son of Zhang Zhenfang, the governor of Zhili and the Minister of Beiyang (adopted from his biological father Zhang Jinfang). Zhang Zhenfang is related to Yuan Shikai.

Zhang Boju, who was born into a scholarly family, is naturally intelligent and is known as a child prodigy. He entered a private school at a young age and received a new education. After graduating from elementary school, he followed his father to Peking. He later served in the ministries of Cao Kun, Wu Peifu and Zhang Zuolin, becoming a brigade commander. He eventually left the military because he was dissatisfied with the corrupt life of the warlords and assisted his father in managing the government. Banking, but found that I was not interested in banking matters.

2) In the 1930s, Zhang Boju was in the garden of Cong Bishan's apartment. The residence was originally Li Lianying's old villa, located near Xisi today in Beijing. Zhang Boju's nickname "Cong Bi" also came from this.

3) In 1927, Zhang Boju, who was nearly 30 years old, devoted himself to collecting calligraphy and paintings. In order to prevent the precious cultural relics from being leaked, he did not hesitate to spend a lot of money. Important ancient calligraphy and paintings collected include "Pingfu Tie" by Lu Ji in the Western Jin Dynasty, "Spring Outing" by Zhan Ziqian in the Sui Dynasty, "Tie on the Upper Balcony" by the Tang Dynasty poet Li Bai, "Zhang Haohao's Poems" by Tang Du Mu, and "Zhu Shangzu Tie" by Huang Tingjian in the Song Dynasty. ", Zhao Ji's "Snow River Gui Chuan Picture Scroll", Yuan Qianxuan's "Mountain Dwelling Picture Scroll" and so on. He once said, "Gold is easy to get, and national treasures are unique. I don't buy them for sale, but because I am afraid they will flow out of foreign countries."

4) Wang Shixiang once borrowed "Pingfu" from Zhang Boju "Post", he carefully asked if he could visit Zhang's house once or twice. Unexpectedly, Zhang Boju replied: "You can take it home and read it." After leaving it for more than a month, Wang Shixiang completed the article "A Study on the Circulation of Lu Ji's Ping Fu Tie" in the Western Jin Dynasty. The picture shows "Pingfu Tie" written by Lu Ji in the Western Jin Dynasty.

5) In 1935, 39-year-old Zhang Boju took Pan Su, 18 years his junior, as his concubine. Under Zhang Boju's vigorous cultivation, Pan Su collaborated with Zhang Daqian to paint three times. The paintings often included Zhang Boju's poetry and calligraphy, which was a perfect match. In order to acquire Zhan Ziqian's "Spring Outing", he did not hesitate to sell his house (Li Lianying's old villa). When buying "Pingfu Tie" by Lu Ji in the Western Jin Dynasty, Pan Su sold his jewelry and bought it for 40,000 silver dollars. Calligraphy handed down from ancient times. For these priceless paintings and calligraphy, Zhang Boju was kidnapped by Wang Jingwei's men and demanded a ransom of 3 million, otherwise he would be killed. Pan Suyin had no money to buy paintings and calligraphy, so she looked at Zhang Boju once, but Zhang Boju secretly said that the calligraphy and painting must not be touched, especially the "Ping Fu Tie"! It doesn't matter if I die, the calligraphy and painting will stay. The stalemate lasted for nearly eight months, and the ransom was reduced from 3 million to 400,000. Pan Su borrowed money everywhere to rescue Zhang Boju.

6) Zhang Boju and Pan Su took photos on the moat after visiting the Forbidden City. Tang Shizeng lamented in his article "The Smell of Swill in Front of Zhang Boju's Gate": "Collectors of all generations, including emperors, have all left their imprints on the "Pingfu Tie". Only Zhang Boju left no trace. Everyone who handled the collection Everyone profited from "Pingfu Tie", but Zhang Boju gave a lot of money and donated it to the country for free."

7) In the 1960s, Zhang Boju visited the ancient city of Ji'an (today's Jilin Jilin). An), took a photo in front of Sigui's grave, and wrote a poem in "Ji'an Nostalgic for the Past", which said: "If you count the odds, you will win. When the bird has finished its bow and hid it, where will it sleep forever."