Anecdotes about poetry

The origin of the word "Xi"

According to legend, Wang Anshi, the prime minister of the Song Dynasty, went to Beijing to take the exam when he was young. Passing by a place, just outside a member, I married my only daughter in the form of a lantern festival. On the top of the lantern is: "Lantern, lights go, lights stop." Anyone who has a bottom line will choose the best as his husband. Wang Anshi was in a hurry to catch the exam. He only wrote down the first part and left without thinking. In the examination room, the examiner's questions are also for candidates to answer. The examiner pointed to a flying tiger flag hanging in front of the court and said, "Flying tiger flag, flying tiger flag, tired tiger flag hide." This is the bottom line, requiring candidates to top the line. Wang Anshi's heart lit up and blurted out, saying loudly, "Run the lantern, run the lantern, stop the lantern." All four seats were surprised at that time. The examiner is very satisfied with his quick thinking, quick answer and neat staff. Wang Anshi got the first place in the exam.

On my way home, I passed the place where I was looking for my husband. Although there were a lot of people watching, the bottom line was still missing. Without thinking, Wang Anshi wrote: "Flying Tiger Flag, Flag Flying Tiger, Flag Tired and Tiger Hiding". Members are full of praise, that is, recruiting husbands.

Wang Anshi's middle school won the first prize, and the second prize was a beautiful woman. He wrote the big word "Xi" and posted it on the door. He also wrote a poem: "Clever couplets form a double happiness song, lanterns and flying tigers knot silk." There is a gold medal in the bridal chamber, and Xiao Deng meets Deng Ke. "Since then, the word" Xi "has been handed down.