In the prosperous age of the Tang Dynasty, there were many talented people, and many beautiful poems were produced in this era. Du Mu is one of them. We had read his poems when we were in elementary school, and they were very artistic. As a literary giant, Du Mu also had many things he couldn't help himself. One of his famous "Ten Years Dating" has a very romantic story, but the ending is not happy and happy.
1. Meeting a beautiful woman and making an agreement
Du Mu is a person who likes to travel. Huzhou’s beautiful scenery and beautiful women have always attracted the poet. Once, he finally had the opportunity to come to Huzhou. In order to choose his favorite woman, he personally held a competition similar to a talent show. Many women with skills came to participate, as well as other women. In short, it was quite a grand occasion. However, Du Mu fell in love with a very young girl. At that time, his mother felt it was inappropriate, so Du Mu agreed to marry her ten years later. But if she breaks the appointment, the girl can make her own decision. In the years to come, Du Mu always remembered this original agreement.
2. Du Mu was frustrated in his officialdom and the agreement expired
Although Du Mu was very talented, his official career was not smooth. He held a small position and was promoted slowly. When Du Mu made the promise, he hoped that one day he could come to Huzhou to work and marry the woman he liked. It's a pity that Du Mu's official position was still very small at that time, and he couldn't transfer himself. Coupled with other unfavorable factors at the time, Du Mu even delayed taking up a post in Huzhou. Finally, fourteen years later, Du Mu was able to go to Huzhou as he wished, but the agreement had expired.
When Du Mu saw this woman again, she was already married and had a child of her own. Du Mu was very sad at the time and wrote a poem. Not to mention whether Du Mu was sincere to her, but he was definitely very affectionate. In ancient times, when a woman reached the age of leaving the court, it was her parents' orders and the matchmaker's words. Therefore, the family did not break the promise and abided by the agreement. Du Mu's love can only remain in his heart and become a romantic dream.