Zhang Jiamo

Zhang Jiamo

(1830-1887), Dingming, Meiye, from Guancheng. In the early years of Xianfeng, his Uncle Zhang Jingxiu supervised the army in Guangxi. He abandoned his son's career and joined the army. At that time, Wuyuan, Qianjiang and Xing'an counties were occupied by the peasant uprising army. Zhang Jiamo helped build the barracks and encouraged the soldiers to work alone. The story is discussed in a fair way, supplemented by the magistrate. Because his father died, he returned home to keep filial piety, and then his mother did not return. At the beginning of Tongzhi period, cen Yuying, the governor of Yunnan and Guizhou, wrote a letter to recruit him. He didn't go because of illness, but Yunnan and Guizhou were not peaceful. He gave thousands of private money to help pay for the army and was awarded Dai Hualing. Zhang likes antiques and has a good appreciation of Zhongding Yi ware and zhuandi ancient carving. He is good at seal cutting, especially in painting. His paintings of flowers, birds and fish are very popular in song and Yuan Dynasties. In his later years, Ju Keyuan was deeply influenced by Ju Lian, so he got his way. Later, he wrote about Mo LAN, which was vivid and famous. Guangxu 13 years (1887), died at home, at the age of 58. His works include the collection of poems by Mo LAN and the collection of quiet entertainment rooms. Chongguang, the son of Jiamo, was also known as a famous scholar for his family learning, learning from Ju Lian, fine painting and flower industry.