Dear Mr. Bai Juyi,
Hello! I'm Li Jiang, your old friend and colleague. I am writing to you to share my thoughts and opinions on some topics we care about. First of all, I want to talk about poetry. You have always used poetry as a weapon to expose the darkness of society and express your love for the people.
Your poems such as Pipa Xing and Charcoal Man are full of profound insight into people's life and profound criticism of social reality. Your poems not only reflect your profound understanding of society, but also reflect your deep feelings for the people. I was deeply moved by your poems and inspired by your spirit.
Secondly, I want to talk about being an official. You have expressed your understanding of being an official in your poems many times. In my opinion, the core of your way to be an official is to plead for the people. As officials, we should always put the interests of the people in the highest position in our hearts and practice this goal with actions.
I believe that only in this way can we truly serve the people and realize our value. Finally, I want to talk about friendship. You and I have a deep friendship, which is the most precious wealth in our life. I believe that we can learn a lot from each other, whether in life or at work.
I also hope that our friendship will last for a long time, no matter where we go, no matter what difficulties and challenges we encounter. At the end of the letter, I want to express my admiration and gratitude to you again. Your poems, your spirit, your way of being an official and your friendship are all my goals to study and pursue. I hope I can communicate with you more and learn more from you in the future.
Bai Juyi (772 -846), whose real name is Lotte, was named Xiangshan Jushi and Mr. Zuiyin. Born in Xinzheng, Zhengzhou (present-day Henan), his ancestral home is Taiyuan (present-day Shanxi), a realistic poet in the Tang Dynasty and one of the three great poets in the Tang Dynasty. Bai Juyi was one of the most prolific poets in the Tang Dynasty. His poems have a wide range of themes, simple language and rich feelings. There are 3000 poems at present.
Classic works such as Pipa Xing and Song of Eternal Sorrow were widely spread and spread, which had a far-reaching impact on later generations. Bai Juyi also played an important role in the political field. During his tenure, he contributed to the political development of the Tang Dynasty. At the same time, Bai Juyi advocated the new Yuefu movement in literature in theory and creative practice, and emphasized the "beautiful thorn" function of poetry.