Wang Anshi is a poem and Su Shi is a ci. Wang Anshi's poems are divided into early and late periods, and there are obvious differences in content and style. The early poems are good at reasoning and have obvious tendencies, involving many important and sharp societies. The problem noticed the sufferings of the lower classes and made an unfair voice for them. Feelings, mergers, reinforcements, etc. Describe and prompt the weakness of the national situation or the corruption of internal affairs in the Song Dynasty from the political, economic and military aspects, point out the harm to the country and people caused by the annexation of land by big landlords and businessmen, and put forward the suggestion of "elite soldiers"; "Collecting Salt" and "Hebei People" reflect the tragic experience of the people being oppressed by the rulers at that time. "In the Examination Room" and "Marking" directly criticized the imperial examination system of selecting scholars by poetry, and demanded that competent talents be used to help the world; Yuan Ri and Song Yuanfeng enthusiastically eulogized the new atmosphere and people's joy brought by the reform; Shang Yang and Jia Sheng, etc. By evaluating the merits and demerits of historical figures, he expressed his new views and progressive significance. Wang Anshi's seclusion in his later period brought about changes in his poetry creation. He lingered and reveled in the countryside, with a narrow theme, and a large number of poems about scenery and things replaced the previous political poems, expressing a leisurely interest. But artistic expression is perfect. "Elegant and exquisite, vulgar and unbearable, every irony will sink between the teeth and cheeks." Such as boating in Guazhou, Riverside, Plum Blossom and Mr. Yin's Writing on the Wall of the Lake. The observation is meticulous, exquisite and delicate, and the artistic conception is long and fresh, showing praise and love for the beauty of nature, which has always been told by people.
Su Shi's ci is characterized by boldness. Su Shi is an outstanding representative of the artistic achievements of the Song Dynasty, which is characterized by:
1) Su Shi has a wide range of subjects and rich contents. There are many poems that care about people's livelihood and express patriotic passion, and many poems become the reflection of specific political actions and suggestions. (2) He recorded the scenery of mountains and rivers, rural scenery and peasant customs in his poems, and expressed his love for life; He also used poems to express his anger, dispel his troubles, express his humorous and free-spirited personality and calm and carefree mood, showing a very rich inner world.
2) In Su Shi's poems, many works are good at reasoning and interesting. In writing scenery, chanting things and taking notes, the poet consciously expounded some philosophy of life and expressed his thoughts on life. The "reason" mentioned in Su Shi's poems is neither metaphysical nor specious, but an innate feeling, which gives people new enlightenment in taking it for granted.
3) Use fables and metaphors, and be good at using fu to form a kind of picture beauty. For example, the well-known "three or two peach blossoms outside the bamboo are duck prophets in spring water heating." The freshness and richness of metaphor is a major feature of Su Shi's poems. Another example is "If you want to compare the West Lake to the West Lake, it is always appropriate to go into battle lightly."
4) Su Shi's poems are free of emotion and changeable in style. He appreciates the dryness of Tao poetry, and its more important style feature is "Dongpo Hao" summarized by Song people.