"Nine Days Water Pavilion" - Song Dynasty: Han Qi
The Chiguan ruins the ancient pavilion, which is the extension of the Double Ninth Festival for guests.
Although I am ashamed that the autumn appearance of the old garden is light, I can see the yellow flowers are fragrant in the late festival.
The wine taste is already mellow and overripe, and the crab claws need not be frosted first.
It is difficult to become strong after years of drinking, and it is still crazy to sing loudly.
Translation: The hall by the pool has collapsed, and the ancient pavilion is in desolation. I am here to receive guests diligently and spend this wonderful Double Ninth Festival together. Although I am ashamed that the autumn colors of the old garden are sparse, just like my old face, please take a look at the integrity of my old age, just like the fragrance of the blooming chrysanthemums.
The newly brewed wine is already very mature, with a mellow and fragrant taste. The crabs have already grown fat and tender, and there is no need to wait for the autumn frost. In recent years, the enthusiasm for drinking has declined, and it is difficult to force it away. Only the talent for reciting poetry is still very strong.
Extended information
1. The creative background of "Nine Days Water Pavilion"
This poem was written at a banquet in the autumn of the second year of Zhiping (1065) by Emperor Yingzong of the Song Dynasty. Later, at that time, the poet was serving as the right servant in Beijing. In the Northern Song Dynasty, Han Qi was as famous as Fan Zhongyan, known as Han and Fan. He was an official under Zhongshu's family and had a very powerful position. He was also a leader of the generation. However, despite being in a high position, the poet pays great attention to taking care of himself in the evening, which is rare.
2. Appreciation of "Nine Days Water Pavilion"
Han Qi's poems are simple and profound, and they pay more attention to refining the meaning. However, compared with ordinary Xikun style writers, the style is And relatively simple. This poem begins with the water pavilion and describes the excitement of the nine-day banquet.
As for the poetry banquet, drinking at the Chongjiu banquet is a traditional content in poetry, and crab stings are also traditional images that show the elegant taste of scribes. However, this poem is not just a simple borrowing of these two traditional Chongjiu. The imagery also writes more about wine and crab claws themselves. This way of writing about the life interests of scribes in daily life has the characteristics of Ju Yi.