Sanchuigang
[Author] Yan Suicheng ? [Dynasty] Qing Dynasty
The hero immediately rose up from Shatuo, but Zhu Liang was so domineering.
It is difficult to support Tang Sheji with one hand, but the city still supports the mountains and rivers of Jin.
There are strange children under the wind and cloud tent, and there are many tears in front of the drum horn lamp.
In the desolate way down the hill, people still sing "A Hundred Years Song".
Tags: War Scene "Sanchuigang" Appreciation Appreciation - The ancient Chinese left behind a vast sea of ??songs, among which epic poems only account for a small proportion; , the proportion of those who write about war and are unforgettable is even smaller. Yan Suicheng's seven-note poem is about a typical battle of the Five Dynasties, which was the most war-ridden period in Chinese history.
The Battle of Sanchuigang enabled Li Cunxu to finally occupy Shangdang and use the land of Sanjin as a stable rear, and then went to Taihang to compete in the Central Plains. This battle is a long-distance attack, and victory is won by concealment and surprise attack. *** Throughout his life, he used soldiers like a god, and his uncanny plans were far superior to those of the ancients. He has read a lot of ancient classics and is familiar with the historical events of the Battle of Sanchuigang. Writing the poem "Sanchuigang" also shows that he appreciated this strange battle.
This poem not only uses war as the theme, but also writes about two generations of heroes, father and son. At the end of the Tang Dynasty, the world was in chaos and heroes were vying for the throne. Li Keyong rose from the Shatuo minority in Daibei and spent his life conquering, establishing the foundation of "connecting cities and supporting mountains and rivers". After his death, Li Cunxu's father died and his son succeeded him. He also spent his life fighting to eliminate the Hou Liang regime, unify the Central Plains, and establish the Later Tang Dynasty. Ancient feudal historians regarded these two men as heroic father and son. This poem by Yan Suicheng is based on the historical events of Li Keyong and his son. *** is an unprecedented hero on the land of China. He is well aware of the achievements of extraordinary figures in ancient times, especially military wizards. This poem, written for Li Keyong and his son, naturally attracted the attention of ***.
As far as poetry itself is concerned, this poem is a masterpiece. The predecessors said that Yan Suicheng "is good at chanting the ancients, and people regard it as poetry and history" and "has a high-pitched tone, close to the sound of the Tang Dynasty". The two sentences "There are strange children under the wind and cloud tent, and there are many tears in front of the drum horn lamp" are even more magical, painting the characters vividly and giving people a sense of the vicissitudes of the world. It is not an exaggeration to call it a "wonderful poem". It is precisely because of the merits of this poem that it has been favored by poets whose poetry is famous both at home and abroad. Appreciation 2 The poem "Sanchuigang" was written by Yan Suicheng in the Qing Dynasty. Although Yan Suicheng was not well-known as a poet in the Qing Dynasty, later generations said that he was "good at chanting ancient poetry, and people regard it as poetry and history." This epic poem is his handed down work. This seven-melody poem uses a common technique for chanting epic poems. First, it outlines the historical context of Li Keyong, Li Cunxu and his son, and the deeds of Li and his son at Shanchuigang. It uses the ancient battlefield to lament the vicissitudes of history and praise the heroic deeds. ? *** He is familiar with ancient history and the art of war. He has often made strange plans in military use throughout his life, and he often writes poems about war. Writing the poem "Sanchuigang" shows that he admired the battle of Sanchuigang and had a strong resonance with the poem. "Sanchuigang" is an epic poem, which is about the events of Li Keyong, Li Cunxu and his son and Sanchuigang in Shangdang during the Five Dynasties. *** He spoke highly of his father and son. When commenting on the Battle of Sanchuigang, he said: "Kang Yanxiao's plan, Li Cunxu's decision, and Guo Chongtao's help. These three people can be said to be heroes who understand current affairs." He also said that Li Cunxu's tactics were: "Retreat first and then advance", and also said: "Having children should be like Li Yazi (Xu Xu's nickname)." *** In his later years, he said: I am now "an old man who sheds tears in front of the drum horn lamp". In 1993, this handwriting (see right) was publicly published in "Selected Handwritings of ***" published by the Central Documentary Publishing House. The original is written on letter paper, with no time stamp. The entire calligraphy is typical of Mao's wild cursive style. The writing is smooth and skillful, majestic, and the layout is well-organized and natural. It is a mature work of Mao Zedong in his later years and a masterpiece of Mao's handwriting. Historical background Li Keyong was a member of the Shatuo tribe in the late Tang Dynasty. Yin Zugong was given the surname Li by the Tang Dynasty and was granted the title of King of Jin. He regarded himself as a loyal minister of the Tang Dynasty throughout his life. After Zhu Wen of the Later Liang Dynasty destroyed the Tang Dynasty and proclaimed himself emperor, Li Keyong attacked Zhu Liang many times. To show his loyalty, he refused to proclaim himself emperor before his death. Li Cunxu, the eldest son of Li Keyong. History has said that he was rare in appearance, good at riding and shooting, and extremely brave.
In 923 AD, Zhu Wen died, and the Later Liang Dynasty was in civil strife due to the struggle for the throne. Li Cunxu took the opportunity to proclaim himself emperor in Weizhou, changed the country's name to Tang, and was called Later Tang in history. He was Emperor Zhuangzong of the Tang Dynasty, and respected his father Li Keyong as Taizu. Later, Hou Liang was destroyed and his father Li Keyong's last wish was fulfilled. According to Ouyang Xiu's "New History of the Five Dynasties": "In the early days, Ke Yong defeated Meng Fang and stood in Xingzhou. He returned the army to the party, set up three wine posts, and actors played "Century Song". As he aged, his voice was very sad, and everyone sitting on it Desolate. Shi Cunxu was standing beside him, he was only five years old. Ke Yong stroked his beard with great enthusiasm, pointed and said with a smile: "I am old, this is a strange child. In the next twenty years, he will be able to fight on my behalf." Ke Yong died, and Cun Xu succeeded him as King of Jin at the age of twenty-four. At that time, after the war in Luzhou in the Later Tang Dynasty, Liang Buke failed, and most of the internal discussions advocated a truce. Li Cunxu, however, overcame all opinions and said to the generals: "The people of Liang are fortunate to have suffered a great loss for me. They say that I am a young and newly established person, and I am incapable of doing anything. It is better to take advantage of their laziness to attack me." He then sent his troops to the party, marched to the third post, and sighed: "This is where the king set up a drinking place!" The sky was foggy and the day was dark. The soldiers marched in the fog, attacked the city and broke it. The Liang army was defeated ("New History of the Five Dynasties"). The Battle of Sanchuigang ended the year-long Battle of Luzhou, allowing Later Tang to take the initiative and lay the foundation for the destruction of Liang. The battle took place exactly 20 years after Li Keyong set up Jiusanchuigang, which is often praised by future generations. A brief introduction to Yan Suicheng, the author of "Sanchuigang"
Yan Suicheng (1694-?) was alive around the beginning of the Qianlong reign of Emperor Gaozong of the Qing Dynasty (around 1736). His courtesy name was Songzhan (his first name was Songzhan), his nickname was Haishan, and Wucheng (today's People from Huzhou, Zhejiang. In the second year of Yongzheng's reign (1724), he became a Jinshi and became the magistrate of Lin County, Shanxi Province. In the first year of Qianlong's reign (1736), he won the title of "Bo Xue Hong Ci" and it was time for Ding You to return home. Later, he was directly under the jurisdiction of the magistrate of Fucheng. He moved to the prefecture of Songming Prefecture in Yunnan and founded Fengshan Academy. Later, he became the governor of Xiongzhou and stopped due to business reasons. If you perform your duties as an official, you will make a sound wherever you go. After returning to the county magistrate, Yunnan was supplemented, and the official died. Other works by Yan Suicheng
○ Xiangwang Temple in Wujiang
○ More works by Yan Suicheng