He was exiled to Danzhou, where Su Shi ran a school and visited the mountains and rivers. Although he lived in poverty, he lived a very comfortable life. Su Shi was a writer and calligrapher in the Song Dynasty who created many works in his life. A popular poem, these events also reflect Su Shi's ups and downs in his life. When he was proud, he was a high official and well-paid and famous in the capital. When he was frustrated, he was poor and lived in embarrassment. However, no matter what situation he encountered, Su Shi maintained an open-minded attitude to face it. Everything, never looking for trouble. 1. He became famous in the capital when he was young.
Su Shi was born in a scholarly family with a very good family atmosphere. He loved reading since he was a child and often couldn't put it down. When he was 21 years old, Su Shi went to Beijing to take the exam. His articles not only had new ideas, but also The wording is gorgeous, and it sounds eloquent when read. It was immediately chosen as the favorite. After that, Su Shi stayed in the capital and lived in the capital. Every time he wrote a poem, he would be praised by others. For a time, Su Shi stole the limelight and his future was bright. 2. He offended Wang Anshi and was demoted from Beijing.
At that time, the new faction in the court headed by Wang Anshi was preparing for reform. Su Shi did not agree with this. When discussing this topic, he said some extreme words, which reached the ears of Wang Anshi and others. Later, they thought Su Shi was provoking them and insisted on beheading Su Shi in public. Later, with the intercession of a group of literati, Su Shi, who had been imprisoned in the sky prison for more than three months, was released, but he also lost his official position. It was not until the new emperor succeeded to the throne that the old party was given greater importance, and Su Shi was once again enabled to return to Beijing to serve as a tribute minister in the Ministry of Rites. When he was thirty or fifty, he was demoted from Beijing again.
Although he became an official again, the court at that time had gone through several major purges. The quality of officials was uneven, and everyone was busy enriching their own pockets. Su Shi was neither willing to join them nor had the ability. After a change, Su Shi finally asked himself to leave the capital and live in Danzhou. At this time, Su Shi was already fifty years old. He completely gave up the struggle for power and wealth, and devoted himself to studying knowledge, giving lectures every day, and meeting a few friends to enjoy the mountains and rivers in his free time. Drinking and having fun are very happy.