Li Shen
Li Shen, the author of "Compassion for the Farmers", was born in the Tang Dynasty
It was noon on the day of hoeing, and sweat dripped from the soil.
Who knows that every meal on the plate is hard work. Vernacular interpretation:
At noon in midsummer, the sun is scorching, and farmers are still working, sweat dripping into the soil.
Who would have thought that every grain of rice in our bowls is filled with the blood and sweat of farmers? Extended information
Creative background:
According to records in books such as "Yunxi Friendship" and "Old Tang Book·Lv Wei Biography" written by Fan Xuan of the Tang Dynasty, it can be roughly inferred that this group of poems was written by Li Shenyu It was written in the 15th year of Zhenyuan (799) by Emperor Dezong of the Tang Dynasty.
The beginning depicts farmers still working in the fields at noon when the sun is blazing, and every drop of sweat is sprinkled on the scorching land. This adds that from "one grain of millet" to "ten thousand grains", to "there is no idle land in the world", it is watered by thousands of farmers with their blood and sweat; this also explains why "every grain of millet" below has worked hard. It captures the most typical image, which can be said to be equivalent to ten. It summarizes the life of farmers who work hard all year round, regardless of severe cold, heat, rain, snow, wind and frost.
"Who knows that every grain of food on the plate is hard work" is not an empty preaching, nor a harmless moan; it is similar to a profound motto, but it not only wins with its persuasiveness, but also Because in this deep sigh, the poet's infinite anger and sincere sympathy are condensed.