The meaning of the ancient poem in Mulberry Tea Tunnel: On a sunny day after the rain, the wind is gentle and the sun is beautiful, and the rainwater evaporates without a trace. The river channel of the creek was full of water, and the banks were covered with green weeds and gorgeous wild flowers in bloom. A shepherd boy was lying in the shade of a willow, sleeping sweetly. But the cow just grazed, farther and farther away, until it reached the west of the willow forest. "In the Mulberry Tea Tunnel" is a poem by Yang Wanli, a poet of the Southern Song Dynasty.
Original text of "In the Mulberry Tea Tunnel"
When the weather is clear and the wind is dry, the grass is full of flowers and the dike is full of water.
The boy is sleeping in Liu Yin, and a cow has eaten Liu Yinxi. Notes on "Sangchakeng Daozhong"
1. Sangchakeng: a place name in Jingxian County, Anhui Province.
2. The embankment is full of flowers and grass (dī): This is reversed, that is, the embankment is full of flowers and flowers.
3. Tongzi: child; underage man. Liuyin: The shadow under the willow. In poems and articles, Willow Yin is often cited as a good place for recreation. Appreciation of "Mulberry Tea in the Tunnel"
This poem describes the scene of children herding cattle seen in the mulberry tea ceremony, showing the scenery of the fields and waterside in the south of the Yangtze River in summer. There are paintings in this poem, and the meaning is long. The poet captured small scenes of pastoral rest in late spring and early summer, and used painting methods to express the harmony between man and nature. Each sentence is a picture, and the pictures are related to each other. The distant view is freehand and the coloring is extensive and vivid; the close-up description of people is meticulous and meticulous.
This poem describes the scenery of the fields and waterside in the south of the Yangtze River in summer: it has just rained, the sun is warm and the wind is gentle, and the stream is full of water; on the river bank, the grass is green and the flowers are red, and the willows are densely shaded; it creates a bright and warm atmosphere. ;At the same time, it depicts dynamic pictures of children herding cows and cows eating grass, creating an artistic conception of infinite vitality. The whole poem is freehand in the distant view, with extensive and vivid coloring; the close-up description of people is meticulously outlined with meticulous brushwork. The poem is steeped in classical tranquility and purity.
The creative background of "Mulberry Tea Tunnel"
This poem was written in the third year of Shaoxi reign of Emperor Guangzong of Song Dynasty (1192). Yang Wanli is sixty-six years old. At that time, the imperial court ordered the use of iron money to gather sons in the counties south of the Yangtze River. Yang Wanli wrote a letter to dissuade him, but he refused to obey the edict, which offended the prime minister. Therefore, he was appointed as the magistrate of Ganzhou. Yang Wanli did not take office, and requested to be appointed as a shrine official. He was awarded the secret pavilion to compile and promote Wanshou Palace, in August, Xie was free from illness and returned to Jishui. "I will never come back." ("History of Song Dynasty: Biography of Yang Wanli") This poem was written by Yang Wanli on Sangchakeng Road in Jing County, Anhui Province. Introduction to the author of "Sangcha Tunnel"
Yang Wanli, courtesy name Tingxiu, nickname Chengzhai, was born in Jishui, Jizhou (now part of Jiangxi). He was a Jinshi in the 24th year of Shaoxing (1154). At the beginning of Emperor Xiaozong's reign, he learned about Fengxin County. He was a doctor of Dachang and a university student. Guangzong ascended the throne and was called secretary supervisor. Advocate against gold.
Gong Shi is as famous as You Mao, Fan Chengda and Lu You, and is known as the four great masters of Southern Song Dynasty. He first studied Jiangxi style, then studied Wang Anshi and late Tang poetry, and finally became his own style. He was good at "living method", which was called "Chengzhai style" at the time. Its characteristics are: simple and clear language, fresh and natural, full of humor.
He wrote more than 20,000 poems in his lifetime, but only 4,200 have been handed down. He is known as the master of poetry of his generation. Most of his poems describe natural scenery, and he is famous for this. There are also many chapters that reflect the suffering of the people and express patriotic feelings. Can also write. There is "Chengzhai Collection".
References: 1. Huo Songlin et al. Dictionary of Appreciation of Song Poetry. Shanghai: Shanghai Dictionary Publishing House
2. Miao Yue et al. Dictionary of Appreciation of Song Poetry. Shanghai: Shanghai Dictionary Publishing House