1. Translation of "The Biography of Zheng Shishi" in classical Chinese
Original text "The Biography of Zheng Shishi"
Zheng Shishi's courtesy name was Zhuang, and he was a native of Chen. His predecessor, Lord Zheng, became a general of Xiang Ji, but after his death, he belonged to the Han Dynasty. Emperor Gaozu ordered all the ministers to register their names, but Lord Zheng alone did not follow the imperial edict. The imperial edict ordered all those with famous names to be appointed as great officials, and expelled Lord Zheng.
Zheng Zhuang was pleased to be appointed as a knight. He escaped Zhang Yu's misfortune and became famous among Liang and Chu. During the reign of Xiaojing, he sacrificed his life for the prince. Every fifth day, I would place a post horse in the suburbs of Chang'an to express my gratitude to my old friends. I would work day and night until the next morning, and I might not be able to see them all. Zhuang Hao said that Huang Lao said that he admired his elders as if he was afraid that he would not see them. He is a young man with a low official position, but he has a lot of acquaintances in his travels, all of whom are his great father, and he is a famous person in the world. When Emperor Wu was established, Zhuang Shaoqian became the lieutenant of Lu, the prefect of Jinan, and the prime minister of Jiangdu. He became the internal history of You at Jiuqing. At the time of the discussion between Wu'an Hou and Wei Qi, he was demoted to Zhan Shi and moved to Da Nong Order.
Translation:
Zheng Shi was born in Chen, with the courtesy name Zhuang. His father Zheng Jun was once a general under Xiang Yu. After Xiang Yu died, he submitted to the Han Dynasty. Liu Bang, the emperor of the Han Dynasty, called Xiang Yu directly by his first name to his subordinates. But Zheng Jun did not obey this order. Emperor Gaozu of the Han Dynasty appointed officials to those who addressed Xiang Yu by his first name, and expelled Lord Zheng.
Zheng was fond of chivalry and righteousness. When Zhang Yu was in trouble, Zheng rescued him, and Zheng's fame spread throughout the Liang and Chu areas. During the reign of Emperor Jing of the Han Dynasty, Zheng sacrificed his life for the prince. Wash and bathe every five days, often store horses at the inns around Chang'an, receive former friends, and invite friends to drink and dine from morning to night until dawn. I am afraid that the hospitality will not be good or bad. Zheng liked Huang Lao's theory at that time. He admired elders with high level of ability and was afraid that he would not see them. He himself is very young, and his official position is not high, but the people he associates with are all people of his grandfather's age, and they are all famous people in the world. After Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty came to the throne, Zheng was promoted to lieutenant of Lu, prefect of Jinan, and prime minister of Jiangdu. Later, he was promoted to Jiuqing and became the right internal historian. Because of the positions of Marquis Wu'an and Marquis Wei Qi, Zheng was demoted to Zhan Shi at that time, and was later promoted to Da Nong Ling.
Original text: Zhuang was Taishi and warned his disciples: "When a guest arrives, no one of high or low status will be left behind. No one will stay at home." Zhuang Lian does not manage his property, but relies on gifts to be given to the princes. However, the gifts given to the bereaved are nothing more than food. In every court, I would talk to my superiors, and I would not fail to mention the elders in the world. He recommends officials and officials to the history of the prime minister, and his words are sincere and meaningful, and he often thinks that he is wiser than himself. If you are not a well-known official, if you talk to an official, you are afraid of hurting him. Hear people's kind words and move forward, lest you fall behind. The princes of Shandong scholars called it Zhengzhuang.
Zheng Zhuang’s envoy inspected the river and asked for treatment for five days. It said: "I heard that 'Zheng Zhuang travels thousands of miles without food'. Why should I ask for help?" However, when Zheng Zhuang was in the court, he always tried to be harmonious and agreed, and he did not dare to seduce him. In the late festival, the Han Dynasty conquered the Xiongnu and recruited barbarians from all over the world. There was a lot of money in the world and a shortage of money. The people and guests in the village are big farmers, and they are often cowardly. Sima An was the governor of Huaiyang and reported the incident. Zhuang used this to frame him and redeemed him as a commoner. In a short time, the history will be guarded. He was considered old by his superiors and appointed Zhuang as the prefect of Runan. A few years old, he died as an official. After his death, his family had no money left.
Translation: When Zheng was Taishi at that time, he warned his family, "When guests come, no matter how high or low they are, don't let them wait at the door." When entertaining guests, treat people who are not as high as yourself. Also very respectful. Zheng was very honest at that time and not good at running a business. He relied solely on his salary to support and take care of his old friends. When he gives things to others, he never weighs them. Whenever he went to court and saw that the emperor was very happy, he would talk to the emperor about the talented elders in the world. The scholars and officials he recommended once recalled his words, "Thinking that the people he recommended are better than himself." If you don't recommend someone for employment, you still have to take care of their feelings. Whenever he heard a good word, he reported it to the emperor, fearing that it would be too late. Scholars and bureaucrats in Shandong once respected Zheng very much and Zheng Zhuang was sent to inspect the breach of the Yellow River. He asked for five days' leave to prepare his luggage. Emperor Wu said: "I heard that 'Zheng Zhuang does not need to bring food with him even if he is thousands of miles away'. Why do you ask to prepare your luggage?" However, Zheng Zhuang often followed Emperor Wu's wishes in the court and did not dare to Make a clear decision whether.
In its later years, the Han Dynasty conquered the Xiongnu and recruited and surrendered the surrounding minority tribes. The state spent a lot of money and the state finances became increasingly scarce. Those recommended by Zheng Zhuang and his guests, who were responsible for transportation under the Da Nong Order, owed a lot of debt to the public. Sima An was appointed governor of Huaiyang. This matter was exposed, and Zheng Zhuang was convicted. After atonement, he was dismissed from office and became a commoner. Soon, he temporarily served as the chief inspector and chief historian. Emperor Wu thought that he was too old and appointed him as the governor of Runan. He died in office a few years later, with no belongings left in his family. 2. Historical Records Translation Biography of Zheng Shishi Translation Urgent Thank you
Zheng Shishi, whose courtesy name was Zhuang, was from Chenjun. His ancestor Zheng Jun was once a general of Xiang Ji; Xiang Ji was defeated and died, and soon the world belonged to the Han Dynasty. Liu Bang, the emperor of the Han Dynasty, ordered his subordinates who were originally from Xiang Ji to call Xiang Ji by his first name. Only Zheng Jun refused to accept the edict. Liu Bang issued an edict to appoint all those who addressed Xiang Ji by his first name as senior officials and exiled Zheng Jun.
Zheng Zhuang is proud of his righteousness and chivalry. Because he helped Zhang Yu when he was in trouble, he became famous in the Liang and Chu areas. During the reign of Emperor Jing of the Han Dynasty, he held the position of Prince Sheren. Every five days off. I often prepare horses on the outskirts of Chang'an, greet old friends, visit or thank guests, work day and night, and often stay up all night, and I am often afraid that I will not be well entertained. Zheng Zhuang liked the teachings of Huangdi and Laozi, and he admired the elderly and virtuous people for him (he often rushed to visit them), as if he was afraid that he would not be able to see them in time. Although he is young and has a low official status, his close friends are all from his grandfather's generation and are very famous in the country. After Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty came to the throne, Zheng Zhuang was gradually promoted to the position of lieutenant of Lu State, prefect of Jinan, and prime minister of Jiangdu, until he was appointed as the internal historian of the Nine Secretaries of State. Because he commented on the dispute between Wu'an Hou Tianfan and Wei Qihou Dou Yao (failed to always stick to his own opinion), he was demoted to Zhan Shi and then promoted to Da Nong Ling.
When Zheng Zhuang was appointed as Taishi, he warned his subordinates: "When a guest arrives, regardless of his status, (must be notified immediately), don't let him wait at the door." He treated the guests with the courtesy of host and guest. , treat others humbly with your noble status. Zheng Zhuang was very honest and did not like to buy property. He only relied on the emperor's rewards to provide for his customers. However, the items given to others are nothing more than a basket of food. Every time I meet the emperor. Whenever possible, praise China's loyal elders. He recommended scholars and their ministers and historians, always presenting them in a friendly and interesting way. He often praised their talents and virtues and considered them to be better than himself. He never addresses his subordinates by their first names and talks to them as if he is afraid of hurting them. When he heard good things about others, he immediately recommended them to the emperor. For fear of falling behind and being delayed. The scholars east of Mount Wei unanimously praised Zheng Zhuang.
Zheng Zhuang was sent to inspect the situation of the Yellow River breach, and he asked for five days' leave to prepare his luggage. Emperor Wu said: "I heard that 'Zheng Zhuang does not need to bring food with him even if he is thousands of miles away'. Why do you ask to prepare your luggage?" However, Zheng Zhuang often followed Emperor Wu's wishes in the court and did not dare to Make a clear decision whether. In its later years, the Han Dynasty conquered the Xiongnu and recruited and surrendered the surrounding minority tribes. The state spent a lot of money and the state finances became increasingly scarce. Those recommended by Zheng Zhuang and his guests, who were responsible for transportation under the Da Nong Order, owed a lot of debt to the public. Sima An was appointed governor of Huaiyang. This matter was exposed, and Zheng Zhuang was convicted. After atonement, he was dismissed from office and became a commoner. Soon, he temporarily served as the chief inspector and chief historian. Emperor Wu thought that he was too old and appointed him as the governor of Runan. He died in office a few years later, and there was no property left in his family after his death. 3. Historical Records Translation Biography of Zheng Shishi Translation Urgent Thank you
Zheng Shishi, whose courtesy name was Zhuang, was from Chenjun.
His ancestor Zheng Jun was once a general of Xiang Ji; Xiang Ji was defeated and died, and soon the world belonged to the Han Dynasty. Liu Bang, the emperor of the Han Dynasty, ordered his subordinates who were originally from Xiang Ji to call Xiang Ji by his first name.
Only Zheng Jun refused to accept the edict. Liu Bang issued an edict to appoint all those who addressed Xiang Ji by his first name as senior officials and exiled Zheng Jun.
Zheng Zhuang is proud of his righteousness and chivalry. Because he helped Zhang Yu when he was in trouble, he became famous in the Liang and Chu areas.
During the reign of Emperor Jing of the Han Dynasty, he served as the prince's minister. Every five days off.
I often prepare horses on the outskirts of Chang'an, greet old friends, visit or thank guests, work day and night, and stay up all night, and I am often afraid that I will not be well entertained. Zheng Zhuang liked the teachings of Huangdi and Laozi, and he admired the elderly and virtuous people for him (he often rushed to visit them), as if he was afraid that he would not be able to see them in time.
Although he is young and has a low official status, his close friends are all from his grandfather's generation and are very famous in the country. After Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty came to the throne, Zheng Zhuang was gradually promoted to the position of lieutenant of Lu State, prefect of Jinan, and prime minister of Jiangdu, until he was appointed as the internal historian of the Nine Secretaries of State.
Because he commented on the dispute between Wu'an Hou Tianfu and Wei Qihou Dou Yao (failed to always stick to his own opinion), he was demoted to Zhan Shi and then promoted to Da Nong Ling. When Zheng Zhuang was appointed as Taishi, he warned his subordinates: "When a guest arrives, regardless of his status, (must be notified immediately), do not let him wait at the door."
He treated the guests with the courtesy of host and guest. , treat others humbly with your noble status. Zheng Zhuang was very honest and did not like to buy property. He only relied on the emperor's rewards to provide for his customers.
However, giving things to others is nothing more than a basket of food. Every time I meet the emperor.
Praise China’s loyal elders whenever you have the opportunity. He recommended scholars and their ministers and historians, always presenting them in a friendly and interesting way. He often praised their talents and virtues and considered them to be better than himself.
He never calls his subordinates by their first names and talks to them as if he is afraid of hurting them. When he heard good things about others, he immediately recommended them to the emperor.
Lest we fall behind and be delayed. The scholars east of Mount Wei unanimously praised Zheng Zhuang.
Zheng Zhuang was sent to inspect the situation of the Yellow River breach, and he asked for five days' leave to prepare his luggage. Emperor Wu said: "I heard that 'Zheng Zhuang does not need to bring food with him even if he is thousands of miles away'. Why do you ask to prepare your luggage?" However, Zheng Zhuang often followed Emperor Wu's wishes in the court and did not dare to Make a clear decision whether.
In his later years, the Han Dynasty conquered the Xiongnu and recruited a few surrounding tribes to surrender. The state spent a lot of money and the state finances became increasingly scarce. Those recommended by Zheng Zhuang and his guests, who were responsible for transportation under the Da Nong Order, owed a lot of debt to the public.
Sima An was appointed governor of Huaiyang. This matter was exposed, and Zheng Zhuang was convicted. After atonement, he was dismissed from office and became a commoner.
Soon, he temporarily served as the chief inspector. Emperor Wu thought that he was too old and appointed him as the governor of Runan.
He died in office a few years later. There was no property left in his family after his death. 4. In the translation of the classical Chinese "Historical Records", Zheng Shi was named Zhuang, a native of Chen County. His predecessor Zheng Junchang was a general of Xiang Ji;
The translation of Zheng Shi Shi, courtesy name Zhuang, was a native of Chen County.
His ancestor Zheng Jun once served as a general under Xiang Ji. After Xiang Ji's death, he soon belonged to the Han Dynasty. Emperor Gaozu ordered all of Xiang Ji's former subordinates to call him by his first name when mentioning Xiang Ji, but Lord Zheng refused to obey the order.
Emperor Gaozu decreed that those who were willing to address Xiang Ji by his first name would be worshiped as senior officials and drive away Lord Zheng. Zheng Jun died during the reign of Emperor Xiaowen.
Zheng Zhuang took pleasure in being a righteous man and rescuing Zhang Yu from danger, and his reputation spread throughout Liang and Chu. During the reign of Emperor Xiaojing, he served as the crown prince and gave birth to others.
During every five-day holiday, he often buys horses in the suburbs of Chang'an, rides to visit old friends, invites and thanks guests, and stays up all night long, always worrying about omissions. Zheng Zhuang loved Taoism and admired the elders with such ardent affection, as if he was afraid that he would never see them again.
He is young and has a humble official position, but his close friends are all from his grandfather's generation and are well-known figures in the world. After Emperor Wu came to the throne, Zhengzhuang was promoted step by step from the lieutenant of Lu State, the prefect of Jinan Qun, and the prime minister of Jiangdu to the right internal history of Jiuqing.
Due to improper opinions on the dispute between Wu'an Hou Tianfu and Wei Qihou Dou Ying, he was demoted to Zhan Shi and transferred to Da Nong Order. When Zheng Zhuang was working as the internal history of You, he warned his subordinate officials: "If there are visitors, no matter whether they are noble or low, they are not allowed to wait at the door.
"He respected the host's hospitality and subordinated himself to the guests with his noble status. Zheng Zhuang was honest and honest, and did not buy any private property. He only relied on his official salary and rewards to provide for his elderly friends. , and the gift he gave was just a little food in a bamboo utensil.
Whenever he had the opportunity to speak to the emperor, he would be praised by the most respected people in the world. He was very interested in recommending scholars and subordinates such as prime ministers and officials, and often praised them as more capable than himself.
He never addressed the officials by their names. When the subordinates talk, they are as modest as if they are afraid of hurting the other party. When they hear other people's opinions, they report it to the emperor immediately, lest it delay the matter.
Therefore, the scholars and well-known elders in the vast area east of Yaoshan. Everyone praised his virtue. Zheng Zhuang was sent to inspect the breach of the Yellow River. He asked for five days to prepare his luggage.
The emperor said: "I heard that 'Zheng Zhuang traveled thousands of miles without food'. Why did he do it?" Requesting time to prepare your luggage? "Although Zheng Zhuang was popular with outsiders, he often agreed to obey his master in the court and did not dare to express his right and wrong opinions too clearly. In his later years, the Han Dynasty conquered the Xiongnu and recruited ethnic minorities from various places. The world consumed a lot of property and the country Financial and material resources were even more scarce.
The people recommended by Zheng Zhuang and their guests undertook transportation for the Da Nong Order and owed a lot of money. Sima An was appointed as the magistrate of Huaiyang County and reported the matter, and Zheng Zhuang was blamed. After atonement, he was demoted to civilian status.
Soon after, he was appointed as the governor of the Prime Minister's Office. The emperor thought that he was too old and asked him to be the governor of Runan County for a few years. Later, he died in office. Zheng Zhuang and Ji An were originally ranked as nine ministers. They were honest in government and had pure conduct at home.
Both of them were dismissed from office during the process, and their families were poor, so their guests became increasingly popular. After he became the governor, there was no property left in his family.
Because of him, six or seven of Zheng Zhuang's brothers and descendants were promoted to officials of two thousand shi, according to Tai Shigong. : Because Ji An and Zheng were such virtuous people at that time, when they were powerful, the number of guests was ten times greater, and when they were not powerful, the situation was completely opposite. They were still like this, let alone ordinary people! Zhai Gong of Xiagui County once said that at first he When he was a court lieutenant, his house was crowded with guests; when he lost his official position, the outside became so deserted that people gathered to catch birds.
After he resumed his official position, the guests wanted to see him again, and Mr. Zhai was at the gate. He wrote: “One death and one lifetime is the knowledge of friendship. One is poor and the other is rich, which is a state of acquaintance.
One is noble and the other is humble, friendship is a matter of seeing. "Ji'an and Zhengzhuang also had this misfortune, how sad! The original text annotated that Zheng's name was Zhuang, a native of Chen.
His predecessor Zheng Jun was a general of Xiang Ji. After his death, he belonged to the Han Dynasty. . The great ancestor ordered all the ministers to register their names ①, but Jun Zheng did not follow the imperial edict.
Zheng Zhuang was pleased to be appointed as a knight. He escaped from Zhang Yu's misfortune and heard about it among Liang and Chu.
He bathed every five days and often went to the suburbs of Chang'an. , all old friends ④, please thank the guests, night and day, until the next day, I am afraid that they will not be here. His acquaintances were all famous in the world. When Emperor Wu was established, Zhuang Shaoqian became the lieutenant of Lu, the prefect of Jinan, and the prime minister of Jiangdu. When he reached Jiuqing, he was appointed the Marquis of Wu'an. At the time of the Wei Dynasty, he demoted his rank to Zhan Shi and moved the village to Taishi. He warned his disciples: "When guests come, no one of high or low will stay.
"Accept the courtesy of the host and guest as a courtesy to the servants. Zhuang is honest, and does not manage his property. He relies on gifts to be given to the princes.
However, he gives gifts to the bereaved, It's just a matter of calculation and food ⑩. Every time he goes to court, he speaks to the elders in the world.
His words are sincerely spoken by his officials and officials (11). , I often think that I am a good person. If I am not a famous official (12), I am afraid of hurting my subordinates.
If I hear someone's good words, I am afraid of being behind. This is called Zhengzhuang (13).
Zheng Zhuang’s envoy inspected the river and asked for treatment for five days (14). It said: "I heard that 'Zheng Zhuang travels thousands of miles without food (15). Why do you ask for help?" However, when Zheng Zhuang was in the court, he always tended to be harmonious and accepted his wishes, and he did not dare to cite his objections (16).
In the late festival, the Han Dynasty conquered the Xiongnu and recruited barbarians from all over the world. There was a lot of money in the world and a lack of wealth. The village's guests are big farmers (17), and they are often arrogant (18).
Sima An was the governor of Huaiyang and reported the incident (19). Zhuang used this to frame him and redeem him as a commoner. (20) In a short time, the history will be long.
The superior thought he was old and made Zhuang the prefect of Runan. A few years old, he died as an official.
① This sentence means that Emperor Gaozu of the Han Dynasty intended to let Xiang Ji's old staff violate his name, and used this disrespectful behavior to express his betrayal of his old master and his surrender to himself. ②Ren Xia: A good hero and a chivalrous person.
③Xi Mu: Take a bath, this refers to taking a vacation. Under the Han system, officials were entitled to leave every five days.
④Cun: Cun asked, visited and greeted. ⑤Big father: grandfather.
Line: generation. ⑥This refers to the sharp conflict between Zheng Tian Fu, who was the Marquis of Wu'an at that time, and Dou Ying, the Marquis of Wei Qi, over Guan Fu's affairs in the court. When Emperor Wu consulted the ministers for their opinions, he first affirmed his support for Dou Ying, but then became timid and wavered, thus angering Emperor Wu and being punished. Demoted.
For details, see Volume 17 "Biography of Marquis Wei Qiwu'an". ⑦ Taishi: It is suspected to be a mistake of "internal history".
It has been said before that Zheng is the internal history of You, and he is the most respected among the nine ministers. Later, it is said that "it is because of his noble subordinates", which is consistent. One explanation should be from the "Book of Han·Biography of Zhang, Feng, Jizheng". 5. Biography of Zheng Xie in ancient Chinese
Contents of Biography of Zheng Xie [Hide] Original text annotation Translation Zheng Xie [Edit this paragraph] Original text Zheng Xie, No. Banqiao, was a Jinshi in the first year of Qianlong.
He knows Fan County and loves the people like his own children. Absolutely no buds, no traces left.
When the public and the scribes chanted wine, some forgot that they were senior officials. In Tiaowei County, there is a shortage every year, and people eat each other.
Xie opened a warehouse to provide relief, or blocked it, Xie said: "When will this happen? After many rounds of declarations, the people have no survivors. If there is a punishment, I will let it go."
Fagu A number of stones were given to the people and they were given coupons to lend them, and more than 10,000 people were saved. Shang Xian praised his ability.
Qiu was sorry again, so he donated money to replace the loser. On the day he left, he took all the coupons and burned them. The people of Wei were grateful and established a temple.
Xie is a man of extraordinary talents, open-minded and informal; in civil affairs, he is meticulous and thoughtful. When I went out at night, I heard the sound of books and came out of the hut. I asked Han Sheng Mengzhou that he was from a poor family and offered him salary to help him.
Han Cheng, a Jinshi, has the feeling of a confidant. Guandong Province has been in Guandong Province for twelve years, and there are no official records and no enemies.
Begging for leave and returning home, Xiao Ran takes his bag and sells paintings and calligraphy to support himself. The text is grand and majestic, the poets are Fan and Lu, and the lyrics are particularly exquisite.
The book appears in and out of Han Li and has a unique look. I write about orchids and bamboos with my spare time, freely and interestingly.
When the spring comes next, Prince Shen pays his utmost respect. One piece of string and one piece of paper are not only valuable at home, but also competed for by foreigners.
Author of "Banqiao Poetry Notes" and other books. [Edit this paragraph] Notes 1. Baoju (jū): Originally a straw bag for wrapping fish, it was later used as a proxy for gifts and bribes.
2. Chanting: Drinking wine and chanting poems. 3. Integrity: In the Qing Dynasty, in addition to official salaries, officials were given additional money according to their job levels, which was called money to support integrity (to prevent officials from corruption).
4. Lose: This means the taxes that the people have to pay. 5. Nanglu (tuó): pocket.
6. Silk: silk. 7. Chu (chǔ): the name for paper.
8. Foreign service: foreigners. [Edit this paragraph] Translation Zheng Xie, nicknamed Banqiao, passed the Jinshi examination in the first year of Qianlong's reign.
When he was the magistrate of Fan County, Shandong Province, he loved the people as much as he did his own son. He refuses gifts and bribes from others, handles government affairs diligently and has no backlog of official documents.
After official duties, he drank wine and chanted poems with the literati. Some people even forgot that he was a county magistrate. Later, he was transferred to the county magistrate of Weixian County, Shandong Province. During the famine years, people began to eat each other.
Zheng Xie opened the official granary to help the people.
Someone tried to dissuade him (asking him to ask his superiors for instructions), and he said: "When is this going to happen? When I turn to my superiors to ask for instructions and reports, there will be no one left among the common people.
I will bear any blame from the superiors. Responsibility." So he took out a few stones of grain, asked the people to prepare IOUs for receiving the grain, and then distributed the grain to them, saving tens of thousands of people.
The superior officers also praised him for his ability to do things. When the harvest failed again in the autumn, he used his money to pay taxes for the people.
When he left office, he burned all the people's IOUs. The people of Weixian County were grateful to him and built a shrine for him (to worship him).
Zheng Xie was born with a genius, broad-minded personality, and informal, but he handled the affairs of the common people in detail and must be done very thoughtfully. Once I went out at night and heard the sound of reading coming from a thatched hut. When I inquired about it, I found out that the man's name was Han Mengzhou and that he was a child of a poor family, so he provided him with some living expenses to help him.
After Han Sheng became a Jinshi, he felt grateful that Zheng Xie was his confidant. Zheng Xie served as an official in Shandong Province for twelve years. He never had a backlog of official duties and never had any people wronged.
Later, when he asked to retire and go home, his pockets were empty and he had nothing. He made a living by selling calligraphy and paintings. His articles were majestic and magnificent, and his poems followed the example of Fan Chengda and Lu You, especially his lyrics. Beautiful workmanship. His calligraphy has the characteristics of Han Li, but it is also unique and creative.
When I am not writing poetry and calligraphy, I paint orchids and bamboos. Although his paintings are random, they are full of fun.
When he was a candidate in the capital, King Shenjun (Yunxi, courtesy name Qianzhai) respected him very much. A piece of silk or paper painted by Zheng Xie is not only extremely valuable to domestic people, but also foreigners are rushing to buy it.
He is the author of "Banqiao Poetry Notes" and other books. [Edit this paragraph] Zheng Xie Zheng Xie, courtesy name Kerou, alias Banqiao, was born in Xinghua, Yangzhou, Jiangsu today. He was born in the 32nd year of Kangxi (1693) and died in the 30th year of Qianlong (176 Five years) at the age of seventy-three, he experienced the prosperous times of Kangxi, Yongzong and Qianlong dynasties. He was a famous painter, calligrapher and poet in the Qing Dynasty, and one of the "Eight Eccentrics of Yangzhou".
Zheng Banqiao was born in a scholarly family. His great-grandfather was born in Xiang, his grandfather was a Confucian official (not an official), and his father was born in Lin, and his career was teaching. Banqiao lost his mother when he was four years old and was raised by his wet nurse Fei Shi. His stepmother Hao Shi died when he was fourteen years old. This experience shows that Banqiao lived a poor and lonely life in his childhood and youth.
Banqiao was extremely intelligent since he was a child. When he was a boy, he "learned from his father and had no other teacher." He received enlightenment and scripture-reading education in the private school run by his father. He was extremely diligent and achieved the goal of "self-hardworking" , self-anger, self-reliance" state. Unlike the Confucian scholars of the past who were only obsessed with reciting and reading classics, he "did not study classics in his life, but loved reading history books, collections of poems, and legends, and studied them endlessly."
As a result, he was influenced by broader cultural knowledge from an early age. In his youth, he went to Maojiaqiao, Zhenzhou (now Yizheng, Jiangsu Province) to learn lyrics from the famous poet Lu Zhongyuan, and received strict training in artistic and literary creation.
"Those who excel in learning will become officials", this is the life ideal pursued by Chinese scholars. Banqiao was also passionate about this path and worked hard for it when he was a young man. About the forty-ninth year of Kangxi (1710), Banqiao passed the examination as a scholar at the age of eighteen.
In the fifty-seventh year of Kangxi (1718), at the age of 26, he came to Jiangcun, Zhenzhou to teach in a private school. From the age of 30 to 49, Zheng Banqiao made a living by selling paintings in Yangzhou.
He was funded by Yangzhou dignitary salt merchants and traveled far and wide across Jiangxi, Hunan, Hebei, Shandong and other provinces. In the third year of Yongzheng (1725), he went to the capital to get acquainted with monks, Qimen, and Yulin disciples (palace guards).
In the tenth year of Yongzheng (1732), he went to Jinling to take the rural examination and passed the exam. He was forty years old. He wrote "Getting the Sound of Nanwei Jie" to express his congratulations.
The poem goes: "Suddenly the mud and gold entered the broken fence, and the whole family was happy and sad." It can be seen that when the good news came, what came to the poet's heart was not only joy and excitement, but the first thing that came to mind was "The whole family is happy but also sad" reveals the social reality caused by the imperial examination system at that time.
Then, he complained about this, and the poem said: "A branch of osmanthus has little fame, but ten years of journey has made it late." He was deeply moved by the hardships he had put in to embark on this path.
Shortly thereafter, he traveled to Jinling and Hangzhou and wrote dozens of poems to express his excellent mood. In the eleventh year of Yongzheng (1733), he was unable to go to Beijing to participate in the imperial examination as scheduled due to sores, so he went to Jiaoshan, Runzhou (now Zhenjiang, Jiangsu).