To convey the message to Dongpo. The person is deep in the Yutang. If anyone comes after we say goodbye, the bridge is covered with snow and there is no way. Go back. Go back. A plow of spring rain falls on the river. ——Su Shi, Song Dynasty, "Ru Meng Ling·You Ji" Ru Meng Ling·You Ji is a message to Dongpo. The person is deep in the Yutang. If anyone comes after we say goodbye, the bridge is covered with snow and there is no way. Go back. Go back. A plow of spring rain falls on the river. Lyrical, nostalgia and longing Translation and annotations
Translation
Please give my regards to the old neighbors in Dongpo, just say that I am bound deep in the Yutang. Ask Dongpo: Who has been here since I left? Is there snow on the small bridge, blocking the way? I will go back, I will go back, wandering on the east slope, bathing in the spring rain that promotes plowing. Appreciation
The first two sentences "In order to convey a message to Dongpo, he was in the depths of Yutang". In bright language, he explained that he was "deep in Yutang (Hanlin Academy)" and expressed his longing for Huangzhou Dongpo, which aroused below. The tone of these two sentences is very cordial. In Su Shi's mind, Huangzhou Dongpo was his second hometown, so he missed it so deeply.
The second sentence, "Who is coming after we say goodbye? There is no road on the small bridge under the snow" is the content of the "message" and is Su Shi's imagination of the deserted and desolate scene on the east slope of Huangzhou after saying goodbye. Let’s ask a question first to avoid being flat. When you ask this question, you will get some insights and lead to the following. "There is no way on the small bridge under the snow", still carrying the question meaning of the previous sentence, it seems to be: Is there anyone coming after we say goodbye? Is it because the snow has blocked the bridge and the road is blocked? It is expressed with twists and turns of scenery language, which is both vivid and euphemistic. Whether it is yes or no, it shows the infinite concern for Huangzhou Dongpo after farewell.
The last three sentences "Go back, go back, a plow of spring rain on the river" closely follow the above meaning and are also the content of "passage", expressing the wish to return to the east slope of the farm. "Go back, go back" is a direct statement from the heart. It is a wish, a decision, and a determination. "A plow of spring rain on the river" means that the spring rain is coming, plowing the land for spring plowing, adding reasons for rushing to "go back" and explaining the intention to "go back". The four words "a plow of spring rain" naturally remind people of the artistic conception of his poem "Jiangchengzi": "Last night there was enough spring rain on the east slope, the crows and magpies were happy, and the sun was shining brightly". The four words "a plow of spring rain" are "all described in a beautiful way", which wonderfully captures the special scene of spring plowing after the rain, with light emotions. Creation background After the Wutai Poetry Case, Su Shi was demoted to the position of Inspector of Schools, Minister of Water, Wailang, Huangzhou Tuanlian, Deputy Envoy of Honzhou resettlement. He arrived in Huangzhou in February of the third year of Yuanfeng (1080) and left in April of the seventh year of Yuanfeng (1084). While he was a scholar in the Imperial Academy in Beijing, although he was valued, he was squeezed out by Cheng Yi and others, which made him feel unhappy. Therefore, I wrote this poem "Like a Dream" to express my nostalgia for Huangzhou and express my intention to return to the east slope. Su Shi (1037-1101) was a writer, calligrapher, painter and gourmet in the Northern Song Dynasty. His courtesy name is Zizhan and his nickname is Dongpo Jushi. Han nationality, Sichuan native, buried in Yingchang (now Jiaxian County, Pingdingshan City, Henan Province). His official career was bumpy throughout his life, but he was knowledgeable, extremely talented, and excellent in poetry, calligraphy, and painting. His writing is unbridled, clear and fluent. Together with Ouyang Xiu, he is called Ou Su, and he is one of the "Eight Great Masters of the Tang and Song Dynasties". His poetry is fresh and vigorous, good at using exaggeration and metaphor, and his artistic expression is unique. He is also called Su Huang together with Huang Tingjian. He started a bold and unrestrained school and had a huge influence on later generations. Together with Xin Qiji, he was called Su Xin. He was good at calligraphy in running script and regular script. He was able to create his own ideas. His pen was rich and ups and downs, and he had an innocent taste. He was called Song Dynasty together with Huang Tingjian, Mi Fu and Cai Xiang. The four schools have the same painting studies and literature, advocate spiritual similarity in painting, and advocate "scholar painting". He is the author of "The Complete Works of Su Dongpo" and "Su Dongpo Yuefu".
Su Shi
Being cramped and often sad is like a prisoner in Chu. When he moved to another place, he still lamented that he had learned the same excellence. The sound of the river does not satisfy the hatred of heroes, but God’s will is selfless and the grass and trees fall. Thousands of miles of worry adds to the gray hair, and a cold sun passes through Huangzhou. You see, the traces of Chibi have finally faded away. Why should you be like Zhongmou when you give birth to a child? ——Lu You, Song Dynasty, "Huangzhou"
Huangzhou is cramped and often sad, like the prisoners of Chu, who moved to another place and admired the outstanding scholars.
The sound of the river does not satisfy the hatred of heroes, but God’s will is selfless and the grass and trees fall.
Thousands of miles of worry adds to the gray hair, and the cold sun passes through Huangzhou.
You see, Chibi is gone forever, why should you be like Zhongmou when you have a son? Describe the scenery, express emotions, and feel resentful that the ambition has not been fulfilled. The spring tide of the river is white, and the mountains are long and green. In a foreign country, I look at the extreme, and the flowers and willows reflect the pavilion. ——"Early Spring Ambition" by Wang Bo of the Tang Dynasty
Early Spring Ambition The spring tide in the open river is white, and the mountains are green at dawn.
In a foreign country, I look at the extreme, and the flowers and willows reflect the pavilion. Traveling in captivity, writing about scenery and expressing my homesickness, I gradually realized that the suburbs were bright and beautiful, and at night it rained and sprinkled with dust. The eyes are full of light peaches and deep apricots, with dew-stained style.
The silver pond is quiet, the fish scales are spread out, the smoke is green, and the tortoise shells are open. Yin Qinglei, drumming in the clouds, traveled all over Penglai. Wander. Before and after the gathering, there were three thousand beads and shoes and twelve gold hairpins. The elegance and customs are bustling, getting off the car and turning into a banquet on the spring stage. Good grace, Dongshan ***, worthy of smile and pride, Beihai Zun Lei. Let's chase and accompany you. When Fengchi returns, it will be even more difficult. ——Liu Yong of the Song Dynasty, "Jade Butterfly, Gradually Feeling the Brightness of the Fragrant Suburbs"
Jade Butterfly·Gradually Feeling the Brightness of the Fragrant Suburbs. Gradually, I feel the brightness of the fragrant suburbs. It rains at night and sprinkles with dust. The eyes are full of light peaches and deep apricots, with dew-stained style. The silver pond is quiet, the fish scales are spread out, the smoke is green, and the tortoise shells are open. Yin Qinglei, drumming in the clouds, traveled all over Penglai.
Wandering. Before and after the gathering, there were three thousand beads and shoes and twelve gold hairpins. The elegance and customs are bustling, getting off the car and turning into a banquet on the spring stage. Good grace, Dongshan ***, worthy of smile and pride, Beihai Zun Lei. Let's chase and accompany you. When Fengchi returns, it will be even more difficult. Describing scenes, expressing feelings of helplessness