Li Shimin highly praised and affirmed Xiao Yu's affection, and he was grateful for it. These two poems use the method of contrast. "A strong grass in a high wind" is prosperity, which is the basis of the following argument. At the same time, this sentence is a metaphor for ordinary natural scenery and illustrates a profound truth.
On sunny days, "strong grass" is confused with ordinary grass; In a peaceful and stable environment, "loyal ministers" are easily confused with ordinary people, and their particularity is not revealed, so it is difficult to distinguish them. Only after the test of big winds and waves can we see what kind of grass is tough and what kind of people are loyal.
It is precisely because Emperor Taizong, a great figure in the history of China, quoted "A gust of wind knows grass" in his poems, which made this sentence spread through the ages and became a famous saying.
The Original Text and Translation of Grass with Strong Wind and Strong Strength
I. Original text
The high wind knows the strength of grass, and the board swings to know the sincerity of ministers.
The brave know justice in peace, and the wise will be merciful.
Second, translation.
Only in the violent wind can we see whether it is a strong and tall grass, and only in the violent and turbulent times can we tell whether it is a loyal minister.
How do the brave know the truth of justice for the public, the country and the country? There must be loyalty to the monarch and love for the people in the hearts of those who are both wise and brave.