The notes on Liangzhou Ci include three parts: original text, translation and appreciation.
1. Original text
Far above the Yellow River, among the white clouds, is an isolated city called Wanren Mountain. Why should the Qiang flute blame the willows? The spring breeze does not pass through Yumen Pass.
2. Translation
The Yellow River seems to be rushing from the white clouds, and Yumen Pass stands alone in the mountains. Why use the Qiang flute to play the plaintive "Willow Song" to complain that the spring is not coming? The spring breeze cannot blow outside Yumen Pass.
3. Appreciation
This is a masterpiece by Wang Zhihuan, a poet of the Tang Dynasty. It depicts the special feeling of overlooking the Yellow River from a special perspective. It also shows the magnificent and desolate scenery of the frontier fortress area, which is tragic and desolate, exuding a sense of generosity. The severe cold of the frontier fortress reflects the return of soldiers who guard the border. There is no sadness in my hometown. This sadness is not depressing, but heroic and broad.
This song writes about the nostalgia of soldiers guarding the border. It is written in a desolate and generous manner, sad without losing its grandeur. The first two sentences describe the majesty of the mountains and rivers of the motherland, outline the geographical situation of this important national defense town, and highlight the desolate situation of the border guards. The third and fourth lines use nature as a metaphor for the fact that the supreme ruler who lives in the prosperous imperial capital is not considerate of the people's sentiments and ignores the soldiers who are far away from Yumen Pass to guard the border.
About the author
1. Biography
Wang Zhihuan (688-742), a famous poet in the prosperous Tang Dynasty, named Ji Ling, Han nationality, Jiangzhou (now Xinjiang County, Shanxi Province). He was uninhibited and uninhibited, and often sang tragic songs about fencing. Many of his poems were composed and sung by musicians at that time. He became famous for a while, and he often sang harmoniously with Gao Shi, Wang Changling, etc., and was famous for his ability to describe the scenery of frontier fortresses.
2. Introduction to works
Wang Zhihuan’s representative works include "Climbing the Stork Tower" and "Two Liangzhou Ci Poems". Among them, "Climbing the Stork Tower" is one of his classic poems. This poem depicts the spectacular scene of climbing high and looking into the distance, expressing the poet's love for the mountains and rivers of his motherland and his longing for the future.
In addition, Wang Zhihuan also composed some other excellent poems, such as "Farewell", "Night Farewell", "Fanyan Ci", etc. These works also demonstrate Wang Zhihuan's ability to use concise and lively language and a fresh style to express emotions.