The poem "Expanding Capital" was written by Cao Cao when he climbed Jieshi Mountain during his northern expedition to Wuhuan. The poet used the magnificent scenery of the sea to express his ambition and broad mind. Judging from the genre of poetry, this is an ancient poem; From the way of expression, this is a four-character landscape poem.
This poem not only describes the scenery, but also expresses feelings through the scenery, skillfully integrating the seascape in front of him with his own ambition. The climax of this poem is at the end. Its feelings are unrestrained, but its thoughts are subtle. Not only did the scene blend, but also the combination of reason and emotion. Because it is implicit, it is more enlightening, more stimulating to our imagination and more intriguing.
In the past, people praised Cao Cao's poems as deep, full and powerful, which can be confirmed from here. The tone of the whole poem is desolate and generous, and it is also a masterpiece of Jian 'an's character. The whole poem is concise in language, rich in imagination, magnificent, desolate and tragic.
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Baidu encyclopedia-watching the sea