We only know that the empress of the Southern Tang Dynasty was particularly good at writing poems, especially the poem "Poppy Beauty", which we have been familiar with since childhood, but we have also forgotten a person who wrote poems well. , that is Tang Yuanzong Li Jing, whose "Huanxisha" is particularly famous.
1. Introduction to Li Jing
Li Jing, whose first name was Jingtong and later changed his name to Yao and whose courtesy name was Boyu, was the eldest son of Li Min, the great lord of the Tang Dynasty, and the second emperor of the Southern Tang Dynasty. Because of the threat from the Later Zhou Dynasty, he cut off his imperial title and changed his title to the Lord of the Country. He was known as the Central Lord of the Southern Tang Dynasty in history. He was the father of Li Yu, the Later Lord of the Southern Tang Dynasty. Li Jing has loved reading since she was a child and is talented. The sentence "The small building blows through the jade pipes and cold pipes" is particularly refreshing. She can appreciate the subtle beauty of the poems without polishing. As the saying goes, "Beauty is in the bones, not the skin." Beauty can be revealed without heavy makeup. The same is true for Li Jing's poems.
2. Why are Li Jing’s poems unknown?
Speaking of Li Jing, we have to mention his son Li Yu. Why is Li Yu so famous? The reason is that Li Yu was regarded as a subjugated monarch in history. Due to his ineffective governance of the country, his talents were also highlighted. Although Li Jing was extravagant, he was much better than Li Yu in governing the country. He surrendered the thieves and ministers, destroyed the Min Kingdom, eliminated the remnants, sent aid to recruit, and destroyed Southern Chu. He made great contributions to the Southern Dynasties. Although Later corruption cannot negate his early achievements. Because of his achievements, his talent is often overlooked by everyone. His talent is not inferior to that of his son Li Yu.
3. Appreciation of Li Jing’s Poems
"Breaking Through the Sands of Huanxi"
Li Jing
The fragrant lotus leaves are sold by the west wind Worry arises among the green waves. Still haggard and haggard with the time, unbearable to look at.
The drizzle dreamed of returning to Jisai far away, and the cold wind blew through the small building. How many tears of infinite hatred, leaning on the railing.
The first part of this poem focuses on describing the scenery, while the second part focuses on describing the people and expressing their emotions. The remaining lotuses in the west wind and the unbearable autumn scenery are written from the time when I miss my wife and cherish my husband. When I come back from my dream, I feel how far away my husband is, leaning on the fence, and I feel even more desolate. Using a light line drawing technique, the scenes blend together, the language is fresh, the style is euphemistic, and the appeal is strong. This poem is really beautiful.
Talented people will never be buried under any circumstances, such as Li Jing, whose talents are slowly being discovered by future generations.