Meng Haoran had a high position in the Tang Dynasty, and his poems were highly praised by later generations. Shen Deqian, a poet in the early Qing Dynasty, once commented that Meng Haoran's poems "are derived from quiet enlightenment, so the language is light and the taste is not light." It should be said that this evaluation is relatively accurate, especially the word "Jing", which can best reflect the characteristics of Meng Haoran's poems.
Among the more than 300 poems handed down, many have unique charm. Whether writing about scenery or feelings, it can be said that it is unique and its style tends to be pastoral, so the works are closer to life, and the indifferent and quiet environment is also the most impressive to readers.
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Meng Haoran lived in his hometown before he was forty. On weekdays, he does nothing but study, and in his spare time, he writes poems for recreation. It is this dull mentality that gives his works a lofty artistic conception.
In ancient times, scholars naturally hoped that someone could appreciate their knowledge. Although Meng Haoran didn't show a great sense of urgency in his early days, it was probably because of his study. He thought that as long as he walked out of the mountains, he would surely realize his life ideal.
However, reality often backfires. When Meng Haoran left his hometown for Chang 'an to look for opportunities, he ran into a wall everywhere. This incident also hit him so hard that his later works showed a touch of sadness.