The most famous poems about Wuhou Temple are as follows:
1. Du Fu's "Prime Minister of Shu"
Where can I find the ancestral hall of the Prime Minister? There is a lot of people outside Jinguan City. The green grass reflects the spring color on the steps, and the oriole sounds good in the sky through the leaves.
Three visits to trouble the world, two dynasties to open the hearts of old ministers. He died before leaving the army, which made the hero burst into tears.
Analysis: This seven-line poem expresses the poet Du Fu's admiration for Zhuge Liang's intelligence and moral character and his emotion at the failure of his achievements. The whole poem combines emotions, scenes, and discussions. It not only comments on history, but also contains realistic metaphors. It can be called a masterpiece among the poems praising Zhuge Liang in the past dynasties.
The two sentences of the neck couplet are particularly thick and thick. They are the focus and core of the whole poem. They are very rich in meaning. They not only vividly express Zhuge Wuhou’s talents and strategies, his difficulties in serving the country and his life achievements, but also vividly express His spiritual character of loyalty and perseverance.
At the same time, he also solemnly stated the reason why the poet admired Zhuge Wuhou. The two last couplets follow five or six sentences, showing the poet's lofty admiration for Zhuge Liang's dedication and regret for his unfinished career.
2. Cen Shen's "Visit to the Temple of the First Lord Wuhou"
The First Lord and Wuhou met in the clouds and thunder. Feeling connected to the relationship between monarch and minister, righteousness stimulates the fish-water bond. The ruined temple is empty, but the heroic spirit is thousands of years old.
Analysis: This poem was written by Cen Shen, a poet of the Tang Dynasty, who was inspired by his visit to Wuhou Temple. He mentioned that the encounter between Liu Bei and Zhuge Liang was an extraordinary meeting, and the communication between the emperor and his ministers stirred up emotions like fish in water. The author praised this tacit understanding and was filled with emotion.
3. Du Fu's "Five Poems on Ancient Relics? Part 4"
The ancestral halls of Marquis Wu are often close to each other, and the monarch and his ministers worship together.
Analysis: This poem comes from Du Fu's "Five Ode to Ancient Relics - Part 4" in the Tang Dynasty. In the first year of the Dali reign of Emperor Daizong of the Tang Dynasty (766), Du Fu left the Three Gorges in Kuizhou and went to Jiangling. He visited Song Yuzhai, Yu Xin's ancient residence, Zhaojun Village, Yong'an Palace, Xinzhu Temple, Wuhou Temple and other historic sites. I wrote this poem after visiting the Hou Temple.
The poem expresses admiration for Liu Bei, the monarch of the Shu Han Dynasty, and Zhuge Liang, the famous prime minister during the Three Kingdoms period.