Introduction to the author of "Shu Ang":
Lu You (November 13, 1125 - January 26, 1210), with the courtesy name Wuguan and the nickname Fangweng, Han nationality, Yuezhou Shanyin (now Shaoxing, Zhejiang), grandson of Lu Dian, Minister Youcheng, was a writer, historian and patriotic poet in the Southern Song Dynasty.
Lu You was born when the Northern Song Dynasty was destroyed, and he was deeply influenced by his family’s patriotism when he was young. During the reign of Emperor Gaozong of the Song Dynasty, he participated in the examination of the Ministry of Rites, but his official career was not smooth because he was rejected by Qin Hui, the prime minister. After Emperor Xiaozong of the Song Dynasty came to the throne, he was granted a Jinshi background and served successively as the registrar of Ningde County in Fuzhou, the official of the imperial edict, and the general magistrate of Longxing Prefecture. Because of his persistence in resisting the Jin Dynasty, he was repeatedly rejected by the Zhuhe faction. In the seventh year of Qiandao (1171), at the invitation of Sichuan Xuanfu envoy Wang Yan, he joined the army and served in the Nanzheng shogunate. The following year, the shogunate was disbanded, and Lu You was ordered to enter Shu, where he met Fan Chengda, the Sichuan envoy. After Emperor Guangzong of the Song Dynasty succeeded to the throne, he was promoted to be a doctor in the Ministry of Rites and a reviewer of the Academy of Records. Soon after, he was dismissed from office and returned to his hometown for "mocking and chanting the wind and moon". In the second year of Jiatai (1202), Emperor Ningzong of the Song Dynasty ordered Lu You to go to Beijing and preside over the compilation of Xiaozong's and Guangzong's "Records of the Two Dynasties" and "History of the Three Dynasties". After the book was completed, Lu You lived in seclusion in Shanyin for a long time. He passed away in the second year of Jiading (1210) and left his last work "Shi'er".
Lu You has been writing non-stop throughout his life, and has made great achievements in poetry and literature. The language of his poems is easy to understand, and the composition is neat and rigorous. It combines Li Bai's majesty and unrestrainedness with Du Fu's melancholy and desolation. It is especially full of patriotic enthusiasm and has a profound influence on later generations. His achievements in poetry and prose are also high. Liu Kezhuang, a Song Dynasty poet, said that his poetry "is passionate and generous, and Jiaxuan cannot pass it." There are 85 volumes of "Jiannan Poetry Draft" compiled by hand, containing more than 9,000 poems. There are also 50 volumes of "Collected Works of Weinan", 10 volumes of "Notes of Laoxue'an" and "Book of the Southern Tang Dynasty". His calligraphy is vigorous and unrestrained, and some of his extant ink writings include "Bitter Cold Tie" and so on.
Introduction to the works of Shu Ang:
"Shu Ang" is a seven-character poem written by Lu You, a poet of the Southern Song Dynasty. The whole poem is closely linked to the word "angry" and can be divided into two parts. The first four sentences summarize his lofty ideals and fighting life scenes in his youth. Among them, the jaw couplet captures two pictures that best reflect the "Qi like a mountain". It does not use a verb, but it shows the whole realm and is full of strong edges. The local atmosphere and high fighting mood. The last four sentences express the sadness and anger of failed ambitions, wasted time, and unachievable achievements, but the sadness and anger are not sentimental and decadent. The last couplet compares Zhuge Liang to himself, with dissatisfaction and lamentation intertwined, showing the poet's complex inner world. This poem has a broad artistic conception, melancholy emotions and rich charm.
Read the full text of "Shu Ang":
Source or author: Lu You
When I was young, I didn't know that the world was difficult, and the Central Plains looked to the north like a mountain.
The building boat crosses Guazhou on a snowy night, and the iron horse disperses in the strong autumn wind.
After blocking the Great Wall, I promised myself that my hair was empty, and my hair was already faded in the mirror.
"Shishi" shows the real name of the world, who can be compared with others in thousands of years.
Translation of the full text of "Shu Ang":
When I was young, I didn't know that the world was difficult. Looking north to the Central Plains occupied by the Jin people, I felt like a mountain.
Appreciate that Liu Qi and others rode a tall warship to defeat the Jin soldiers at Guazhou Ferry on a snowy night. Wu Lin and others also rode armored horses and defeated the Jin soldiers at Dashan Pass in the autumn wind. .
In vain I thought that I was the Great Wall on the border. Looking in the mirror, I saw that my aging hair was already gray.
This article "The Master's Guide" is really world-famous. Who can be as good as Zhuge Liang in thousands of years?
Shuang's comparative translation:
How can I know the world at an early age? Difficult, the Central Plains looks like mountains to the north.
When I was young, I didn’t know that the world was difficult. Looking north to the Central Plains occupied by the Jin people, I felt like a high mountain.
The building boat crosses Guazhou on a snowy night, and the iron horse disperses in the strong autumn wind.
I admire Liu Qi and others who rode a tall warship to defeat the Jin soldiers at Guazhou Ferry on a snowy night. Wu Lin and others also rode armored horses and defeated the Jin soldiers at Dashan Pass in the autumn wind.
After blocking the Great Wall, I promised myself that my hair would be empty, and my temples were already stained in the mirror.
In vain I thought that I was the Great Wall on the border. Looking in the mirror, I saw that my aging hair was already gray.
"Shishi" shows the real name of the world, who can be compared with others in thousands of years.
This article "The Master's Guide" is really famous all over the world. Who can be as good as Zhuge Liang in thousands of years?