First, acquaintances
Yan and Di met in imperial academy, Xuanzong of Tang Dynasty. At that time, Yan was a student in business school, while Di was a teacher in business school. The two met because of the same hobbies and ambitions, and soon became good friends. They study poetry, classics and history together and discuss knowledge together. This period of time is the most innocent period of the two.
Second, growth.
Yan and Di both started their political careers after they met in imperial academy. Di Renjie passed the imperial examination and became an official. In the Tang Dynasty, he served as an imperial adviser and minister of punishments. He put down many rebellions and handled major cases, becoming a famous soldier and politician in the history of the Tang Dynasty. Yan has been engaged in literary creation and became one of the famous poets in the Tang Dynasty.
Third, communication.
The political exchanges between Yan and Di were friendly at first. Emperor invited Yan to his home many times. They had tea together and talked about politics and literature. However, with the passage of time, the relationship between the two gradually became tense. According to historical records, Yan once criticized Di's political stance at a banquet, and their friendship began to crack.
Fourth, break
The break between Yan and Di is mainly due to the different political positions. In the middle of the Tang Dynasty, after the Anshi Rebellion, the politics of the Tang Dynasty gradually declined. At that time, the power of Emperor Xuanzong of the Tang Dynasty was gradually controlled by the eunuch clique, and political corruption was serious. Di Renjie believed that the politics of the Tang Dynasty needed to be reformed. He advocated strengthening imperial power, cracking down on eunuchs and rectifying political order. Yan believes that politics in the Tang Dynasty needs cultural construction, and advocates promoting culture and advocating humanistic spirit. The two men's political positions were different, which eventually led to a break between them.
conclusion
The names Yan and Di have an important position in the history of China. The relationship between them, from former classmates and friends to political opponents, finally broke up. The story between them also reflects the political corruption and decline in the middle Tang Dynasty. However, their literary creation and political thoughts have always influenced future generations. Yan's poems reflect the peak of Tang culture and Di's political thought, and also provide reference and enlightenment for future generations.