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Wang Can's "Poems about Congjun" ("Poems about Congjun" in "Collection of Yuefu Poems"). "Practice about Congjun" is an ancient Yuefu title and belongs to "Xianghege·Pingdiao" "Song") *** There are five songs, and this is the third of them. In 216 AD (the 21st year of Jian'an), Wang Can went south from Cao Cao to conquer Sun Quan. This poem was written on the way to conquer Wu. The poet uses the technique of contrast to express his heroic feelings of longing to make achievements.
The first two sentences clearly indicate your identity and the purpose of this military operation. "Join the army to conquer Xialu and fight against the southeastern barbarians." "Southeast barbarians" refers to Sun Quan, one of Cao Cao's main opponents in achieving unification. Wang Can is a man with great ambitions. This major military operation undoubtedly provides him with an excellent opportunity to make achievements. Therefore, he had great hopes for this military expedition. The word "ya" and the word "discuss" describe the majesty and uprightness of this expedition, showing the poet's inner sense of arduousness and pride, thus laying an impassioned tone for the work and becoming the whole poem. the main theme.
However, the poet did not immediately describe his heroic ambitions and fascinating fighting life from the front. Instead, he turned his pen and described the scenery along the way with delicate brushstrokes. "The Ark is sailing along the Guangchuan River, and the dusk is not yet peaceful." The warship sailed down the broad river and had not yet docked for camping in the evening. These two sentences not only describe the tense atmosphere of military life, but also describe the melancholy caused by being farther and farther away from home. The ancients often planted mulberry trees and catalpa trees next to their houses, and later generations used "mulberry trees" as a metaphor for their hometown. Here, "the day is half over the western mountains, and there is afterglow in the mulberry trees", which is not only the real scene in front of you, but also a natural expression of the poet's homesickness. Not only that, the whining of crickets in the autumn wind and the scurrying of solitary birds in the dusk add to the inner desolation and sadness. The poet organically weaves together characteristic scenes such as the march in the twilight, the mulberry trees in the setting sun, crickets, and solitary birds to form a typical "sad autumn picture". This kind of description of scenery blends emotions into the scenery and uses the scenery to describe emotions. The emotions and scenery are seamlessly integrated and integrated, and have a strong artistic appeal.
Faced with such a desolate scene, the poet's feeling is: "My husband is full of heart, and his pity makes me sad." Everyone has the emotion of separation, but it is especially strong for the soldiers who go on an expedition. This is because they may die on the battlefield at any time. Even if they survive by chance, it is difficult to guarantee that their families will not be destroyed and their wives and children will not be separated in an era of frequent wars. Therefore, the pain of life, separation and death cannot but bite his soul. In order to relieve his sadness, the poet "disembarked from the boat and climbed to a high place", boarded a high river embankment, and stared at his hometown in the distance for a long time, even getting his clothes wet by the autumn dew. Climbing high not only failed to relieve my worries, but instead I felt a chill coming over me, and the waves of emotions kept rolling in my chest, unable to be contained. "Go back to bed, who should I complain to?" Her heart was broken and she couldn't sleep. She didn't even have anyone to tell her true feelings. The poet seemed to be surrounded by an atmosphere of loneliness and loneliness, and fell into the abyss of pain. This can be said to be a unique state of mind for a wanderer who misses his wife. For example, "Nineteen Ancient Poems: How Bright the Moon Is": "When I leave the house and wander alone, who should I sue for my worries? When the leader returns to the room, his clothes are stained with tears. "The work uses concise and simple language to vividly outline the tragic and uncontrollable mood of the lyrical protagonist.
But the poet is, after all, a man with lofty ambitions and will never indulge in the sorrow of his children for a long time. Therefore, the poet's pen turned again and sang the voice of the times: "When you are serving in the war, you can't think of anything selfish. Even if you have an order, you must not violate it." This is like a thunder on the ground, waking the poet up from his addiction. It is also like a violent surge, spurting out impassioned feelings, while sadness and depression disappear. On the balance between state affairs and family affairs, career and personal relationships, the poet made a rational decision, and the image of a tall and lofty man with lofty ideals also emerged in front of the readers.
Generosity and sadness are the unique characteristics of Jian'an poets. Wang Can's poem reflects this distinctive characteristic of the times. Wang Can is a talented poet. He is very good at using the contrast of emotional ups and downs to highlight his inner passion. This poem has such characteristics. The work first creates a typical artistic atmosphere through description of the scenery, which effectively highlights the poet's lonely, desolate and sad mood, making the mood of the poem fall to the bottom. Then it took a sharp turn and pushed the emotion to a climax: for the sake of career success, he would not hesitate to abandon everything personal. It can be said that the greater the gap, the more it can highlight the poet's generous and heroic feelings, and the more it can enhance the artistic appeal of the work.
Second
This poem is the fifth in Wang Can's "Poems about Conscripting the Army". It was also written in 216 AD (the 21st year of Jian'an) when he accompanied Cao Cao on his way to conquer Wu. The poem reflects the turbulent social reality at that time, outlines a blueprint for an ideal society, and expresses people's good wishes for a peaceful and stable life.
The whole poem can be divided into two parts. The first half describes the desolate scene of broken mountains and rivers seen on the way to Wu. The first two sentences point out my own feelings: "Walking on a desolate road for a long time makes me feel sad." "Long time" refers to the distance of the journey. "Mimi" means walking slowly due to a heavy heart. Walking in such an endless wilderness, filled with mourning victims and devastation, one cannot help but feel doubly sad. Then, the poet described the dilapidated rivers and mountains ravaged by war in a sad tone: "There are no smoke and fire everywhere, but forests and hills." The deserted, empty and silent wilderness is the background. “There are thorns growing in the city walls, and there are no paths to follow.
"The towns that used to be densely populated, prosperous and prosperous have now become ruins. They are sparsely populated, overgrown with weeds, ruined walls, and the country has been destroyed and the family has been destroyed. This is a true portrayal of the turbulent social reality. In the six lines of "萑PU", the poet The camera pulls back from a distance to further render the surrounding environment: the wilderness full of pampas grass, the cool breeze at dusk, the boat floating on the waves, the mournful cicadas, and the storks flying in the sky. It is a bleak and desolate picture. Of course, the "guest" in this situation will "cry uncontrollably". The scenery here is not randomly arranged, but carefully selected to enhance the atmosphere and highlight the mood of the characters. . Of course, this also serves the theme of opposing warlords. Although there is no direct criticism, the poet permeates the description of the scenery with strong emotions, so every sentence contains a critical edge.
However, at the end of the darkness, a ray of light suddenly emerged. In the desolate and scorched land of Miwang, a piece of paradise full of life appeared in front of the readers. This is the Qiao County in the poet's writing - the hometown of Cao Cao. "When the emperor entered the border of Qiao County, people's worries were relieved. "This is the poet's overall feeling. As soon as he set foot on the border of Qiaojun (now Haoxian County, Anhui), all his sorrows disappeared and his mood suddenly became brighter. This is completely opposite to the "I am so sad" in the first half, forming a distinct Contrast. At this time, the environment described by the poet is also a different scene: first, he writes about the simple pastoral scenery: "The cock crows reach all around, and the millet fills the entire territory. "Tranquility, affluence, and harmony remind readers of Tao Yuanming's "Peach Blossom Spring": "The land is flat, the houses are neat, and there are fertile fields, beautiful ponds, mulberry and bamboo. There is traffic on the streets, and chickens and dogs hear each other. "The scenes expressed by the two and the yearning for a peaceful society are strikingly similar. However, one is an ideal and the other is a slightly exaggerated reality. Then, the poet wrote about the bustling urban scene. : “The mansion is full of houses, and the ladies are everywhere. "Xianli, the general name for alley houses in ancient cities. Madam, a scholar, refers to men and women. Zhuangkui, an avenue extending in all directions. Shops and houses are lined up in rows, filling the alleys; men and women are bustling, and the avenue is bustling with traffic. It is really lively. Scene. "Since it is not a sage country, who can enjoy such a rest? "If it were not a place governed by sages, no one would be able to enjoy this beautiful life. Qiaojun is the hometown of Cao Cao. The poet wrote so beautiful life in Qiaojun, which is naturally a warm praise for Cao Cao. Although this is a kind of history However, it was a common psychological state at that time. In the era of frequent wars, people were always eager to have a good emperor to govern the world and make the people live a happy and stable life. Therefore, this way of writing, It is not unnatural. Finally, the poet expressed his heartfelt praise for this ideal paradise: "The poet is a beautiful paradise, and even though he is a guest, he still wants to stay. "The previous sentence comes from "The Book of Songs·Wei Feng·Shuo Shu": "The dying daughter is suitable for this paradise. Happy land, happy land, love is what I want. "Poet" here refers to the author of "Shuo Mouse"; "Promised Land" is the happy place that the poet yearns for. It is human nature to be nostalgic for one's hometown; one is always reluctant to stay in a foreign place for a long time. The poet himself is living in exile When he was in Jingzhou, he also said: "Although I believe in beauty and not my land, how can I stay less? " ("Ode to the Climbing Tower") But the end of this poem says: Although this is not my hometown, I am still willing to live here for a long time. This more strongly expresses the poet's praise of Cao Cao and reflects the people's desire for a stable life.
The creative intention of this poem is mainly to express his opposition to the warlords' chaos and his desire for a happy and stable life through the contrast between the wasteland and the paradise. The two parts of the poem are basically in one-to-one correspondence. This is the author's intention. The careful arrangement reflects the author's creative intention. The juxtaposition of these two completely opposite pictures creates a sharp contrast, which deepens the theme and enhances the artistic charm of the work.