Manjianghong, also known as "Manjianghong·Huai", is a long narrative poem that depicts the heroic deeds of Yue Fei, the famous anti-Jin Dynasty general in the Southern Song Dynasty. With its majestic and impassioned momentum, this poem has become a classic in ancient Chinese literature.
Background of the poem
During the Southern Song Dynasty, the Jin Dynasty threatened the security of the Southern Song Dynasty. The Southern Song Dynasty government continued to cede territory to the Jin Dynasty and seek peace, resulting in the continuous shrinking of the country. Yue Fei was a famous general who fought against the Jin Dynasty during the Southern Song Dynasty. He upheld the belief that "I would rather betray the world than let the world betray me". He led the Southern Song army to resist the invasion of the Jin Dynasty and won many wars.
Poetry content
The content of Man Jianghong's poetry mainly describes Yue Fei's heroic deeds. The poem takes the ambition and pride of Yue Fei and his men as the main line, describing their heroic performance in the war against the Jin Dynasty. Yue Fei in the poem is an iron-blooded and tender hero. He is not only brave and good at fighting, but also cares about people's livelihood, winning the hearts of the people.
Poetry Translation
The river is full of red, thousands of miles of rivers and mountains are red, longing is like the wind, easily changing the hearts of the old. Who is the enemy of the heroes in the world? Cao Liu lives and dies in an instant. The bones have been lost, but the sound of books continues. Jiuzhou relies on wind and thunder to get angry, but standing up and honing its self-confidence. Heaven rewards hard work, humanity rewards kindness, and heaven will pay off.
Ending
Man Jiang Hong is an epic song praising the heroes who fought against the Jin Dynasty. It depicts the heroic deeds of Yue Fei, the famous anti- Jin Dynasty general in the Southern Song Dynasty, and expresses the spirit of national heroism. This poem not only occupies an important position in ancient literature, but also still has a profound influence in modern society. We should learn from Yue Fei's spirit, bravely face difficulties and challenges, and work hard to realize the dream of the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation.