The original text and translation of Deliberation are as follows:
The original text:
Jia Daochu went to the imperial capital. One day, there was a saying on the donkey: Birds stay in the pond and judge the trees at the edge of the ear, while monks knock on the moon and go to the door. He is eager to push the word, but he is undecided. He sings on the donkey and leads his hand to deliberate, which surprises the viewer. When the right to retreat from Korea was Jing Zhaoyin, the car rode out, and the island did not feel that it was the third quarter, but it was still a gesture. Russia held Yin Qian for the left and right.
Shimaju's poems, pushing and typing, are uncertain, and he is wandering like an elephant, so I don't know how to avoid them. I retired immediately for a long time, saying that the island said: it is good to type. So they went back together, and * * * talked about poetry, leaving trouble for the day, because they were friends with the island.
Translation:
Jia Dao took the imperial examination for the first time in Beijing. One day, he thought of this poem on the donkey's back: birds stay in the trees by the pool, and monks knock at the door on the moon. At first, I wanted to push the word, but I also wanted to knock it. After repeated thinking, I didn't decide, so I chanted on the donkey's back and reached out to do the push and knock.
people who saw it were surprised. At that time, Han Yu temporarily acted as the local governor of Beijing, and he was taking his chariots and horses on patrol. Before Jia Dao knew it, he went to the third quarter (of Han Yu's honor guard) and kept making (deliberate) gestures.
So he was crowded in front of Han Yu by Han Yu's attendants. Jia Dao gave a detailed answer to his thoughts on poetry. The word pushing and typing were undecided, and he was wandering like an elephant, so he did not know how to avoid it. Han Yu stopped to think for a long time and said to Jia Dao: Typing is good. So they rode back together, * * * discussed the method of writing poems, and stayed for a few days, so they made friends with ordinary people (with Jia Dao).
The background of Deliberation:
The background of Deliberation originated from an unfinished work by Jia Dao, a poet in the Tang Dynasty. When Jia Dao went to Beijing to take the imperial examination, he got a sentence on the donkey's back: Birds stay in the trees by the pool, and monks knock at the door on the moon. However, he is uncertain about the choice of pushing and knocking, so he uses his hands to push and knock, attracting passers-by to look askance.
The story "Deliberation" reflects the rigorous attitude of ancient literati towards poetry creation and their pursuit for the accuracy of words. In the process of creation, Jia Dao's choice of every word has been repeatedly scrutinized and pondered, which reflects his awe of the art of poetry and the spirit of pursuing perfection.
The story Deliberation also shows the subtle relationship between ancient literati and dignitaries. At that time, Han Yu, as Jing Zhaoyin, was dignified when traveling, while Jia Dao was immersed in his own world because of thinking about poems, and unconsciously came to Han Yu. However, instead of being angry or blaming Jia Dao, Han Yu discussed the problems in the poem with Jia Dao and gave constructive suggestions. This detail reflects the freedom and independence of ancient literati in their creation, as well as their pursuit and love for the art of poetry.
The story "Deliberation" also conveys a positive and enterprising value. When thinking about poems, Jia Dao not only carefully pondered the choice of every word, but also dared to ask and discuss with others. This spirit of being brave in knowledge and not afraid of authority is valuable in the ancient cultural background.